Mountain weather
North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in largely settled weather, lower confidence for cloud detail on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.
This evening forecast
Mostly sunny and then clear spells in the evening. Some areas of cloud around or just above summit height, most likely towards northern and eastern ranges such as Ben Rinnes, Ladder Hills and the Lecht. A few mist or fog patches may start to form in valleys towards midnight. Light and variable winds. Feeling cold at height.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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
Dry and sunny. Light winds.
| 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
16
|
S
13
|
S
9
|
S
9
|
S
9
|
S
8
|
S
4
|
E
4
|
| 900m |
E
7
|
E
6
|
NW
5
|
NE
5
|
NE
5
|
S
5
|
W
4
|
SE
3
|
| 600m |
SE
6
|
SE
4
|
E
4
|
NW
3
|
W
3
|
SW
4
|
W
4
|
SW
3
|
| 300m |
SW
2
|
SW
2
|
SW
2
|
SW
2
|
NW
2
|
S
3
|
NW
4
|
NE
1
|
| Glen |
S
1
|
SW
2
|
S
2
|
SE
4
|
E
3
|
SW
4
|
NW
4
|
NW
1
|
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 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 900m | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| 600m | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| 300m | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| Glen | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
5°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
1°
|
| 900m |
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
10°
|
13°
|
12°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
8°
|
14°
|
16°
|
14°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
9°
|
14°
|
16°
|
13°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
900m
|
800m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
1,200m
|
1,400m
|
1,500m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
| 900m |
0°
|
2°
|
3°
|
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
5°
|
10°
|
12°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
8°
|
13°
|
15°
|
13°
|
7°
|
| Glen |
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
8°
|
14°
|
15°
|
12°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Note the high UV levels. Still feeling quite chilly at height, especially in the early morning.
Weather
Some areas of cloud around northern and eastern ranges in the early morning, or patches of mist and fog in glens, with a touch of frost here and there. Any of this soon clearing in the morning to leave a dry and sunny day. Sunshine may turn hazy at times with some upper level cloud. A few patches of mist or fog may start to form again in the late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% in early morning. 90% or more thereafter.
Low cloud and visibility
Some areas of cloud around lower elevations in the north and east, but the summits likely staying above the cloud layer. Some patches of mist or fog forming in the early hours. Any cloud, mist or fog soon clearing in the morning leaving summits clear and good visibilities.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A few mist or fog patches forming overnight, soon clearing in the morning. Otherwise a dry and sunny day. Sunshine may turn hazy at times with high level cloud spreading in at times.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher.
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable winds 10mph or less.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 1C rising to plus 11C by day.
- Glen Plus 3C rising to plus 18C by day.
- Freezing level 1400-1600m.
Low cloud and visibility
Some patches of mist or fog forming in the early hours soon clearing in the morning leaving summits clear and good visibilities.
Mountain weather information
Sat 25 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dry day with bright or sunny spells, and variable cloud. Light winds. Freezing level around or above summits.
Sun 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry and bright though cloudier than previous days. Chance of a few light showers. Light southwest veering northwest winds. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly dry with bright or sunny spells and variable cloud. Chance of the odd light shower. Light winds. Freezing level above summits.
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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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