Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in largely settled conditions until later Friday. Likely more unsettled thereafter but low confidence in details.
This evening forecast
The odd patch of cloud above summit height and some mist or fog patches forming in glens, or some patches of cloud around lower elevations. Otherwise clear skies and good visibilities. Easterly winds 10-15mph. Feeling chilly 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. Early mist or fog. Windy later.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
SE
6
|
SE
6
|
S
5
|
SE
6
|
S
7
|
W
6
|
NW
8
|
SE
9
|
| 900m |
SE
5
|
SE
7
|
S
5
|
SE
6
|
S
6
|
W
6
|
NW
8
|
SE
8
|
| 600m |
SE
3
|
SE
6
|
S
5
|
SE
5
|
S
5
|
SW
6
|
NW
6
|
E
4
|
| 300m |
E
2
|
SE
2
|
SE
1
|
SE
2
|
S
2
|
SW
3
|
N
1
|
E
1
|
| Glen |
S
1
|
NE
1
|
E
2
|
SW
1
|
W
4
|
W
7
|
W
3
|
E
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 900m | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| 600m | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 300m | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Glen | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 900m |
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
7°
|
8°
|
12°
|
16°
|
16°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
14°
|
17°
|
16°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,900m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,900m
|
1,800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
6°
|
8°
|
12°
|
16°
|
16°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| Glen |
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
14°
|
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Note the UV level so suitable protection may be needed. Feeling chilly at height outside of sunlight hours.
Weather
A few patches of mist or fog forming in valleys through the early hours, or the odd patch of low cloud around low elevations. This all clearing shortly after dawn to leave a dry and sunny day. Feeling chilly at height in early hours and late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher.
Low cloud and visibility
The odd area of mist or fog forming in valleys overnight, or some cloud forming around low elevations, but the summits rising above the cloud layer. Any of this clearing soon after dawn to leave clear summits and good visibilities.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A dry and largely sunny day, though sunshine turning hazy at times with some areas of high cloud. Still feeling chilly at height in early hours and late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher.
Maximum wind speed expected
South, 15-25mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 1C rising to plus 11C by day.
- Glen Plus 3C rising to plus 16C by day.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Clear summits and good visibilities
Mountain weather information
Fri 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with some outbreaks of rain. Light southwest winds veering northwest.
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely cloudy with some showery outbreaks of rain. Light winds. Freezing level falling to around summit height.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Again mostly cloudy with chance of a few showers. Light winds. Freezing level around summit height.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Separated from the Grampians by the Great Glen the weather forecast area includes Wester Ross, Assynt, Sutherland, Knoydart, Torridon, Glen Affric and the Cuillin Hills on the Isle of Skye.
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