Mountain weather

North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High confidence in overall weather pattern but low confidence in any detail of cloud and outbreaks of rain on Sunday and Monday.

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This evening forecast

Cloudy with rain and snow this evening, some drier spells developing in the west towards the Great Glen. Fresh northwesterly winds. Cold.

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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 Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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

Cloud and snow clearing to a dry and sunny day. Cold. Strong to gale force winds later.

Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Light snow Cloudy Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Clear night Cloudy
Chance of precipitation
(at 800m)
40% 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 N
18
N
16
NW
9
SE
4
S
8
S
12
S
17
S
22
900m NE
11
NE
9
SW
5
SW
3
SE
4
S
11
S
16
S
21
600m E
8
S
4
S
3
NW
2
SE
3
SW
8
S
10
S
10
300m SE
3
S
2
SW
2
SW
2
SW
5
SW
7
S
6
SW
6
Glen W
1
W
2
SW
2
S
4
S
5
SW
6
S
7
S
12
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 25 21 13 5 10 17 22 28
900m 14 10 6 3 6 16 21 27
600m 10 6 4 3 5 12 17 17
300m 5 3 6 7 9 14 16 16
Glen 4 5 5 6 10 14 18 26

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m
-6°
-6°
-8°
-9°
-5°
-5°
-6°
-5°
900m
-3°
-3°
-4°
-3°
-1°
600m
-1°
-1°
-1°
300m
-1°
Glen
-1°
Freezing Level
400m
400m
200m
300m
400m
500m
400m
300m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m
-14°
-13°
-14°
-13°
-10°
-11°
-13°
-13°
900m
-9°
-7°
-7°
-5°
-4°
-5°
-6°
-6°
600m
-5°
-3°
-3°
-3°
-1°
-1°
-2°
-2°
300m
-1°
-3°
-1°
-3°
Glen
-3°
-2°

Additional weather information

Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view

A mainly fine and sunny day, although still feeling cold so warm clothing needed. Care should be taken on higher routes later as winds strengthen.

Weather

Rain and snow clearing to east in the early hours. This leaves a dry day with cloud breaking up to leave largely clear skies and plenty of sunshine. Cloudier again in the evening. Winds becoming strong later in the day with a risk of gales over higher routes. Feeling cold.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

60% at first, soon becoming 100%.

Low cloud and visibility

Occasional low cloud at first with base 700-900m at first, soon clearing to leave no low cloud and excellent visibility.

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Mountain weather information

Weather

A dry day and mostly cloudy with bright and sunny intervals. Strong to gale force southerly winds. Feeling cold.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80%.

Maximum wind speed expected

Southwesterly 35-45mph gusting 45-55mph.

Temperature

  • At 800m Minus 1C rising to plus 5C.
  • Glen Plus 3C rising to 9C.
  • Freezing level 300m rising to 1000-1200m.

Low cloud and visibility

Some occasional low cloud with base 600-800m, but still a good chance for cloud free summits. Visibility very good outside of any cloud, poor in cloud.

Mountain weather information

Sun 8 Mar

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Largely dry and cloudy with rain at times and some sunny intervals. Strong to gale force southerly winds. Freezing level 1000-1200m rising above summits.

Mon 9 Mar

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Another mostly cloudy day with some rain. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits becoming 800m.

Tue 10 Mar

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Cloudy with a band of rain spreading eastwards. Strong to gale force southerly winds. Freezing level 800m rising above summits.

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