Mountain weather
North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for most aspects throughout the forecast period with the main uncertainty cloud amounts, especially in the outlook period.
This evening forecast
Low cloud with some patchy light drizzle at first. Turning dry by late evening with cloud tending to lift and break up, particular across western hills. Moderate southeast winds gusting 20-25 mph across the summits. Freezing level above the summits, soon dropping to around 1000m.
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
Dry and sunny, but feeling 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) |
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 |
SE
13
|
SE
11
|
SE
10
|
S
11
|
S
10
|
S
10
|
S
5
|
SE
6
|
| 900m |
S
13
|
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
S
6
|
S
6
|
S
5
|
SW
3
|
W
4
|
| 600m |
SE
3
|
NE
4
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
E
5
|
E
3
|
E
2
|
E
3
|
| 300m |
W
4
|
W
3
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
SW
4
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
| Glen |
SW
5
|
SW
4
|
SW
5
|
SW
5
|
SW
7
|
SW
6
|
SW
4
|
S
3
|
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 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 9 |
| 900m | 16 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| 600m | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 300m | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Glen | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
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°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-3°
|
-1°
|
| 900m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
3°
|
2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| Glen |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
0°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
900m
|
900m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-8°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-5°
|
| 900m |
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| Glen |
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
A fine day expected, although even a light breeze will give a notably chill.
Weather
Dry with some patchy cloud, mainly across the Cairngorms, through the early hours. Then a dry day with any remaining low cloud soon dispersing to give largely sunny conditions. Clear spells in the evening and overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Some patchy cloud around dawn, but soon dispersing to leave hills mostly cloud free with very good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with some patchy cloud and lengthy clear spells through the early hours. Christmas day then dry with lengthy spells of sunshine, perhaps some patchy fog in the glens in the morning and late evening. Dry with clear spells overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 10-15 mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 Celsius, but plus 2 or 3 Celsius on the munro tops.
- Glen Minus 1 Celsius rising to plus 3 Celsius.
- Freezing level 500-600m, but summits above freezing.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally very good or excellent visibility with hills mainly cloud free. Some patchy cloud may affect lower slopes at times.
Mountain weather information
Fri 26 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and largely sunny. Some patchy fog or low cloud is possible in the glens. Mainly light winds. Freezing level around 800m, although the summits above freezing.
Sat 27 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Patchy low cloud on the slopes soon thickening and rising to envelop the summits, although western summits likely to remain largely above the cloud. Fresh northeast winds. Freezing level around 1000-1200m, dropping to 600m in the evening.
Sun 28 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with low cloud, although the summits likely to be above the cloud, particularly early on. Light winds. Freezing level around 600m.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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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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