Mountain weather
North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for drier conditions Saturday followed by a south-easterly flow for the rest of the period.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Mainly dry with increasing sunny periods and near gale southeast summit winds.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 20% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
S
30
|
S
35
|
S
36
|
SE
34
|
SE
33
|
SE
41
|
| 900m |
S
32
|
S
38
|
S
34
|
S
30
|
SE
33
|
SE
38
|
| 600m |
S
24
|
S
19
|
S
15
|
S
9
|
SE
14
|
SE
20
|
| 300m |
SW
4
|
S
6
|
S
6
|
S
5
|
SE
6
|
E
5
|
| Glen |
S
5
|
S
4
|
S
4
|
S
4
|
SE
3
|
SE
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 39 | 44 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 52 |
| 900m | 40 | 46 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 47 |
| 600m | 35 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 28 |
| 300m | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 13 |
| Glen | 22 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| Glen |
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-10°
|
-11°
|
-11°
|
-12°
|
-12°
|
-13°
|
| 900m |
-3°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| Glen |
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
The strong wind will make it feel bitterly cold, particularly on exposed ridges and summits.
Weather
The day will be mostly dry with the chance of an odd shower in the south around midday. Sunny periods will increase during the afternoon. Cloud will be high, leading to hazy sunshine, particularly during the morning.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
There will be some patchy cloud with the base above the summits and the visibility mainly good.
Mountain weather information
Weather
The day will be cloudy with low cloud increasing and thickening through the morning. After a mostly dry beginning to the day, light rain will spread west to areas east of the A9 during the afternoon and to all parts by the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% in the west in the early morning, otherwise Nil.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 25-30mph gust 40mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 2C.
- Glen Plus 1C rising plus 10C.
- Freezing level 1200m.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be extensive with base 400-600m. The visibility will be poor in rain and very poor in low cloud.
Mountain weather information
Mon 22 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with light rain. Near gale southeast summit winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Tue 23 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with patchy light rain. Strong southeast summit winds. Freezing level 1000m.
Wed 24 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy and dry but patchy light rain in the northeast. Strong southeast summit winds. Freezing level 700m.
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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