Mountain weather
North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather pattern for the next few days with some showers interspersed with drier, brighter weather. Windy at times too.
This evening forecast
Showers at first, mostly dying out this evening leaving long clear periods. Turning chilly in the glens. Winds becoming light.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
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
Thickening clouds with light rain for a time. Becoming dry, brighter during afternoon. Windy and feeling cold on the tops.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
<05% | <05% | 10% | 30% | 50% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
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 |
W
8
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SE
11
|
SE
22
|
SE
32
|
SE
29
|
S
26
|
SW
32
|
SW
35
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| 900m |
SW
6
|
SE
6
|
SE
13
|
SE
29
|
SE
27
|
S
22
|
SW
28
|
SW
30
|
| 600m |
SW
5
|
SE
3
|
S
4
|
SE
13
|
S
17
|
S
14
|
SW
18
|
SW
19
|
| 300m |
SW
3
|
SW
2
|
SE
3
|
E
6
|
S
9
|
SW
11
|
SW
12
|
SW
13
|
| Glen |
SW
2
|
S
2
|
S
1
|
S
4
|
S
5
|
SW
6
|
SW
4
|
SW
4
|
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 | 10 | 14 | 29 | 44 | 39 | 36 | 45 | 50 |
| 900m | 8 | 9 | 20 | 41 | 38 | 31 | 40 | 43 |
| 600m | 8 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 33 |
| 300m | 9 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| Glen | 6 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 900m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| Glen |
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
10°
|
14°
|
16°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,600m
|
2,700m
|
2,500m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
1,900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-1°
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-2°
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-4°
|
-5°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
| 900m |
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
9°
|
12°
|
14°
|
12°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Combination of strong winds and single figure temperatures on higher ridges/summits will make it feel chilly.
Weather
Cloudy but dry start to the day. A band of mostly light, patchy rain will spread northwards to most ranges later in the morning. Dry, brighter weather will follow from the south during the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% decreasing 30% for a time.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally good visibility with clouds above about 800 to 900m. However visibility will become poorer later in morning and early afternoon as patchy rain comes along. Clouds become extensive down to around 700m for a time too.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry, bright start to the day. Clouds building later in morning with some afternoon showers.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%
Maximum wind speed expected
South or southwest winds, strong on the tops, average speeds 20 to 30mph with gusts 45mph.
Temperature
- At 800m 9 Celsius.
- Glen 8 Celsius rising to 17 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good visibility with occasional cloud cover above about 700 to 800m. Brief interruptions to poorer visibility and more extensive cloud cover as showers pass by.
Mountain weather information
Fri 19 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and blustery showers, most frequent in west of area. Strong west winds, gales on tops. Winds easing later in the day.
Sat 20 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Some sunshine and scattered showers, these mainly in the north. Fresh northerly winds and feeling cold on the tops.
Sun 21 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with sunny spells and lighter winds. Feeling cold.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Includes the northern and western Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath, Ben Alder, Creag Meagaidh, Loch Ericht and Loch Rannoch.
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