North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather to continue into next week. Low for extent of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Severe Chill Effect
Blizzards
Poor Visibility
Heavy Persistent Snow
Storm Force Winds
Heavy Persistent Rain
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Cold and windy with showers, snow on the higher hills.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
40% | 30% | 50% | 70% | 50% | 60% |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
SW
41
|
W
39
|
SW
39
|
SW
38
|
SW
36
|
W
38
|
| 900m |
SW
41
|
SW
36
|
SW
38
|
SW
35
|
SW
34
|
SW
34
|
| 600m |
SW
23
|
SW
23
|
SW
25
|
SW
23
|
SW
19
|
SW
20
|
| 300m |
SW
11
|
SW
13
|
SW
15
|
SW
13
|
SW
11
|
SW
10
|
| Glen |
SW
4
|
SW
6
|
SW
8
|
SW
8
|
SW
6
|
SW
4
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 52 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 48 | 49 |
| 900m | 48 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 41 | 42 |
| 600m | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 30 |
| 300m | 27 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Glen | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 20 |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
| 900m |
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Glen |
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
800m
|
800m
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-11°
|
-12°
|
-12°
|
-13°
|
-13°
|
-14°
|
| 900m |
-6°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-9°
|
-9°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| Glen |
4°
|
3°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Be prepared for winter conditions on the higher tops with frequent snow showers, gales and severe wind chill. Wind speeds may approach 70 mph at times across the Cairngorm Plateau. Progress will be slow with a risk of being blown over.
Weather
Variable amounts of cloud and blustery showers, falling as rain on lower hills, but snow above 800m, occasionally lowering to 600m in heaviest showers. Summit blizzards.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%, best chance east of the A9
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in showers. Poor in areas of cloud down to 850 metres with patches to 700m, this most prevalent west of the A9.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Further showers during the morning and early afternoon, these frequent and occasionally heavy. Showers will die out during the afternoon. Rain, briefly preceded by higher summit snow, will spread northeast during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%, best chance in the afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly average speeds of 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph on the higher tops, easing through the afternoon
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 Celsius, rising to plus 2 Celsius late evening
- Glen Plus 4 rising to 7 Celsius
- Freezing level 1000 metres, rising above summits late evening
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in snow showers. Poor in areas of cloud down to 850 metres, although this tending to become less prevalent through the afternoon.
Mountain weather information
Tue 24 Feb
Then a mostly cloudy day with occasional rain across the west of the area, often dry elsewhere. Strong to gale summit southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 25 Feb
Cloudy with spells of rain. Strong southwesterly winds easing. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 26 Feb
Variable amounts of cloud and a chance of showers, wintry on the tops. Freezing level 1200 metres.
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