Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for generally unsettled conditions over the coming days but lower confidence in detail and timing of rain bands moving through from Sunday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility
Storm Force Winds
Thunderstorms
Mountain weather forecast
Mostly cloudy with clear spells. Gale to storm force winds in the morning easing.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
30% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
SE
37
|
SE
27
|
SE
16
|
SE
13
|
SE
16
|
SE
17
|
| 900m |
SE
37
|
SE
29
|
SE
15
|
SE
12
|
SE
15
|
SE
16
|
| 600m |
SE
27
|
SE
20
|
SE
11
|
SE
9
|
SE
10
|
SE
10
|
| 300m |
E
10
|
E
11
|
E
6
|
SE
3
|
SE
3
|
SE
2
|
| Glen |
E
23
|
E
20
|
E
8
|
E
5
|
E
6
|
E
6
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 44 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
| 900m | 45 | 38 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
| 600m | 37 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| 300m | 28 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Glen | 38 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 900m |
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Glen |
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,400m
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
-9°
|
-6°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
| 900m |
-8°
|
-5°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Glen |
2°
|
3°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Strong winds with risk of gales and storm force winds in the morning will make for difficult walking conditions, cold also with severe wind chill risk. Low cloud will make for poor visibility and tricky navigation.
Weather
A mostly cloudy day with clearer spells at times and a few showers. Rain falling as snow to 700m in the early morning. Gale to storm force winds at first will ease through the morning.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional low cloud with bases down to 600m but with some good breaks at times giving clear intervals on the summits. Visibility generally poor in low cloud, and especially in any showers.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A largely dry and cloudy morning with some clear spells. Cloud and rain spread northeastwards through the afternoon with some heavy rain at times and snow only on the highest peaks. Turning drier with largely clear skies developing through the evening. Fresh southerly winds becoming strong southeasterlies with a risk of gales on highest hills later.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% in the morning, becoming less than 10% in the afternoon and improving to 70% later in the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 15-20mph gusting 25-30mph, becoming southeasterly 30-35mph gusting 40-50mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 2-3C.
- Glen Plus 6C.
- Freezing level Above summits falling to 1000 later.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud early morning with base 500-700m, this becoming more widespread with arrival of rain in the afternoon with cloud bases dropping 300m at times. Skies clearing in the evening with isolated bases 600-800m lingering but plenty of clear spells developing. Visibility good but moderate to poor in low cloud and rain.
Mountain weather information
Mon 8 Dec
Mostly cloudy with heavy showers, snow above 1000m. Strong southwesterly winds and risk of gales. 1200m.
Tue 9 Dec
Cloud and rain spreading northeastwards. Snow falling over highest peaks. Strong winds with a risk of gales. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 10 Dec
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Strong winds and risk of gales. Freezing level 1200m.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service