Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for dry and settled conditions Friday and Saturday but more cloud and risk of rain by Sunday.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear tops and light winds. Some patchy mist and fog developing in glens overnight.
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 largely sunny with light winds. Becoming warm.
| 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
|
S
4
|
S
5
|
W
3
|
NW
4
|
NW
6
|
NW
6
|
N
4
|
| 900m |
SE
5
|
S
4
|
S
4
|
W
3
|
NW
4
|
NW
6
|
NW
6
|
N
5
|
| 600m |
SE
5
|
S
4
|
S
3
|
NW
2
|
NW
4
|
NW
6
|
N
5
|
NE
3
|
| 300m |
E
5
|
SE
2
|
S
2
|
W
1
|
NW
3
|
NW
5
|
NW
5
|
N
3
|
| Glen |
E
4
|
E
2
|
NE
2
|
SW
1
|
W
3
|
W
4
|
W
3
|
N
3
|
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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| 900m | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| 600m | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 300m | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Glen | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
4°
|
6°
|
12°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| Glen |
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
14°
|
16°
|
17°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
1,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
4°
|
5°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
9°
|
6°
|
6°
|
14°
|
15°
|
16°
|
14°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Still rather chilly in the morning but becoming warm in glens by afternoon. Note high UV levels.
Weather
Any early morning fog patches in glens quickly clearing. Otherwise dry and largely sunny with just a few thin veils of high cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with clear summits. Risk of poor or very poor visibility in low level fog at first in the morning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A largely sunny day with just a few patches of mist or fog in glens quickly clearing. Cloud will tend to bubble up during the afternoon in the east, but remaining mainly clear around the west coast.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Maximum wind speed expected
Occasional mean speeds 10-15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3 rising 11 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 4 rising 15 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility at first outside of any low level mist of fog. A few patches of cloud above summits will develop during the afternoon in the east, perhaps lowering to 1000m during the evening.
Mountain weather information
Sun 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Areas of cloud spreading in from the west during the day. Some patchy rain, especially northern areas. Gentle to moderate summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and settled with variable amounts of cloud, some bright or sunny spells. Light winds.
Tue 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dry and settled day with patchy cloud and light winds.
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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