North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in the general forecast with occasional wet, wintry and windy weather interspersed with sunny spells. Low confidence for timing of fronts Tuesday, and details for Wednesday
This evening forecast
Scattered snow showers feed in from the west with a small chance of hail and lightning at times. Cloud bases down to around 600-800m and visibilities falling rapidly poor as showers pass through, but some clear summits and good visibilities at times between showers. Strong west to southwest winds 35-45mph, gusting 50-60mph at times over the very highest summits.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Blizzards
Gales
Poor Visibility
Heavy Persistent Snow
Thunderstorms
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Cloud and snow early morning. Then scattered snow showers, more isolated by evening. Gales. Cold.
| 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) |
60% | 90% | 60% | 60% | 70% | 50% | 30% | 20% |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
W
40
|
SW
48
|
W
38
|
W
41
|
W
42
|
W
44
|
W
36
|
NW
35
|
| 900m |
SW
36
|
SW
45
|
W
26
|
W
33
|
W
33
|
W
39
|
W
28
|
W
24
|
| 600m |
SW
25
|
SW
29
|
SW
20
|
W
23
|
W
25
|
W
27
|
W
18
|
W
16
|
| 300m |
SW
12
|
SW
14
|
SW
8
|
W
15
|
W
16
|
W
18
|
W
10
|
SW
6
|
| Glen |
SW
6
|
SW
7
|
W
4
|
W
11
|
W
11
|
W
11
|
W
9
|
W
6
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 51 | 62 | 48 | 53 | 54 | 57 | 47 | 45 |
| 900m | 44 | 54 | 33 | 41 | 42 | 49 | 35 | 30 |
| 600m | 33 | 39 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 24 | 21 |
| 300m | 29 | 33 | 18 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 16 |
| Glen | 26 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 23 |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-7°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-7°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-7°
|
| 900m |
-4°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
1°
|
| Glen |
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| Freezing Level |
300m
|
300m
|
500m
|
300m
|
400m
|
400m
|
400m
|
300m
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-19°
|
-19°
|
-16°
|
-18°
|
-18°
|
-17°
|
-17°
|
-18°
|
| 900m |
-14°
|
-14°
|
-10°
|
-12°
|
-13°
|
-12°
|
-11°
|
-11°
|
| 600m |
-9°
|
-9°
|
-6°
|
-8°
|
-8°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
| 300m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| Glen |
-2°
|
-3°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Gale-force winds will give difficult walking conditions with a risk of being blown off balance with energy output significantly increased when walking into the wind. Navigation will be challenging at times in temporary blizzard conditions in showers. Feeling bitterly cold at height especially when combined with strong winds so suitable clothing is advised. Lying snow will make for tricky conditions underfoot so suitable footwear is advised. Keep up to date with the latest forecast from the Scottish Avalanche Information Service.
Weather
A band of widespread cloud and snow crosses in the early hours, clearing east around dawn. Then scattered showers the rest of the morning, wintry down to 200-300m, with a small chance of hail and lightning. These showers gradually becoming more isolated through the afternoon and evening. Strong winds with summit gales and gusty showers.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance early morning. 40% late morning, rising to 70% by evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread cloud down to 300-500m and poor visibilities in hill fog and snow in the early morning. Thereafter, cloud bases will fall down to around 600-800m and visibilities falling rapidly poor as showers pass through, but clear summits and good visibilities at times between showers, increasingly so later through the day.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Widespread low cloud and rain or summit snow will spread east through the morning. This clears around midday followed by scattered to frequent snow showers with temporary bright spells in-between, with a very small chance of hail and lightning. Again feeling bitterly cold with occasional gale-force winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% or less in morning, best chances in northeast. Otherwise 40%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South-southwest in morning veering west-northwest, gusting 50-60mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 2C, rising to plus 2C for a time.
- Glen Plus 2C rising to plus 8C.
- Freezing level 400m, rising to 1000-1200m for a time in the morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread cloud down to 300-500m and poor visibilities in hill fog and rain or summit snow in the morning. Thereafter, cloud bases will fall down to around 600-800m and visibilities falling rapidly poor as showers pass through, but some clear summits and good visibilities at times between showers.
Mountain weather information
Mon 30 Mar
Scattered snow showers in morning, becoming isolated in afternoon. Cloud and patchy rain from west in evening. Strong winds. Freezing level 600m rising well above summits later.
Tue 31 Mar
Low cloud, patchy drizzle west, drier brighter east. Milder. Freezing level above summits. Fresh winds.
Wed 1 Apr
Low confidence. Likely cloud and rain in morning, perhaps drier later. Less windy.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
Includes the northern and western Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath, Ben Alder, Creag Meagaidh, Loch Ericht and Loch Rannoch.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service