Mountain weather

North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High confidence in dry, largely sunny conditions for Friday followed by a cloudier day on Saturday. Also high confidence for conditions turning widely unsettled for Sunday.

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This evening forecast

Dry with clear spells. Some patchy mist and fog developing in glens. Moderate to fresh summit winds.

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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

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

hazard 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.
hazard 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.

Mountain weather forecast

Dry and largely sunny. Fresh to strong winds on summits.

Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Partly cloudy (night) Partly cloudy (night) Partly cloudy (night) Sunny day Sunny day Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of precipitation
(at 800m)
00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00%

Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m S
21
SW
24
SW
24
SW
27
SW
29
SW
23
SW
25
SW
29
900m S
20
S
22
S
22
SW
22
SW
23
SW
20
SW
21
SW
24
600m S
8
SW
8
SW
10
SW
9
SW
17
SW
15
SW
14
SW
13
300m SW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
11
SW
11
SW
7
SW
5
Glen SW
10
SW
8
SW
8
SW
8
SW
9
SW
9
SW
6
SW
6
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m 27 30 31 35 40 33 35 39
900m 25 28 27 27 30 28 28 30
600m 13 15 16 15 24 23 21 21
300m 13 14 15 13 22 22 17 16
Glen 23 23 23 21 24 23 19 21

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m
900m
600m
10°
11°
300m
13°
14°
11°
Glen
10°
14°
14°
11°
Freezing Level
1,400m
1,800m
1,900m
1,700m
1,600m
1,500m
1,300m
1,200m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m
-6°
-4°
-4°
-3°
-3°
-2°
-4°
-6°
900m
-1°
-1°
600m
300m
11°
12°
Glen
12°
12°
10°

Additional weather information

Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view

Glens becoming warm for March in the afternoon, but note the sub-zero wind chill on highest summits alongside 30-40mph gusts that may make walking fairly arduous at times.

Weather

Any early mist and fog patches in glens quickly clearing. Otherwise a dry day with plenty of sunshine and just a few patches of cloud developing in the afternoon above tops. Fresh to strong winds on summits.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

95%

Low cloud and visibility

Visibility will be generally very good, but poor or very poor in early mist or fog in glens.

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Mountain weather information

Weather

A mainly cloudy but dry day with some haze or mist in glens to start. The best of the sunnier spells across eastern areas.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Cloud bases 800-900m in the morning, lifting slightly in the afternoon. Visibility generally good, but poor in any early morning mist.

Maximum wind speed expected

10-15mph gusting 20-25mph on summits and ridges.

Temperature

  • At 800m Plus 3C rising 7C
  • Glen Plus 5C rising 13C
  • Freezing level 1200m.

Low cloud and visibility

40% best chances in the east.

Mountain weather information

Sun 22 Mar

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Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and summit fog. Strong summit winds. Freezing level above summits by day.

Mon 23 Mar

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A much colder day with bright spells and wintry showers, freezing level 400m. Strong summit winds.

Tue 24 Mar

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Cloudy with rain spreading across Scotland and freezing levels rising above summits. Fresh to strong summit winds.

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Summit specific forecast

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