Mountain weather

Mountain weather

North Grampian

Confidence

Reasonably high confidence in the overall evolution with cool and at times unsettled weather.

Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.

Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.

Mountain weather forecast

Mostly dry with sunny spells. Chilly.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1300m
1300m N 15mph knots
N
15mph
N 13mph knots
N
13mph
N 11mph knots
N
11mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
900m
900m N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
NE 7mph knots
NE
7mph
600m
600m N 5mph knots
N
5mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph
300m
300m N 4mph knots
N
4mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
N 3mph knots
N
3mph
Glen
Glen NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
N 5mph knots
N
5mph
N 5mph knots
N
5mph
N 5mph knots
N
5mph
N 2mph knots
N
2mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1300m
1300m 18mph 17mph 15mph 13mph 14mph 14mph
900m
900m 11mph 13mph 13mph 12mph 12mph 10mph
600m
600m 7mph 11mph 11mph 10mph 10mph 7mph
300m
300m 7mph 11mph 12mph 11mph 11mph 7mph
Glen
Glen 9mph 12mph 11mph 11mph 10mph 6mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1300m
1300m -12 degrees Celsius -10 degrees Celsius -7 degrees Celsius -6 degrees Celsius -7 degrees Celsius -9 degrees Celsius
900m
900m -6 degrees Celsius -5 degrees Celsius -3 degrees Celsius -2 degrees Celsius -2 degrees Celsius -4 degrees Celsius
600m
600m -1 degrees Celsius -1 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 3 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 3 degrees Celsius
Glen
Glen 3 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
600m
600m
600m
600m
600m
600m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Feeling cold and with a notable UV level so suitable clothing is advised as well as any protection from the sun.

Weather

It will be largely dry through the day with variable cloud and clear then sunny spells. The odd light shower may develop through the middle of the day, wintry above 500-600m.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80% or higher

Low cloud and visibility

Summits largely clear with cloud lying above. There will be temporary and rapid reductions in visibilities should any showers pass through, with perhaps the odd patch of cloud around summit height.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast