Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for settled weather Thursday. High confidence for more unsettled weather over the weekend, but low confidence on the exact details.
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.
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
S
20
|
SE
14
|
S
15
|
S
17
|
SW
10
|
SE
14
|
| 900m |
S
17
|
SE
11
|
S
14
|
S
17
|
SW
10
|
SE
13
|
| 600m |
S
8
|
SE
9
|
S
12
|
S
13
|
SW
7
|
S
9
|
| 300m |
SE
0
|
SE
1
|
S
5
|
S
7
|
SW
2
|
SE
1
|
| Glen |
SE
1
|
E
4
|
S
7
|
SW
7
|
SW
4
|
E
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 23 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 17 |
| 900m | 20 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 16 |
| 600m | 11 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 12 |
| 300m | 9 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 9 |
| Glen | 5 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 900m |
9°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
14°
|
17°
|
18°
|
16°
|
13°
|
| Glen |
11°
|
16°
|
20°
|
21°
|
18°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
1,600m
|
1,700m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
16°
|
13°
|
| Glen |
11°
|
15°
|
17°
|
18°
|
17°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
It may be a touch blustery at times over the highest summits. Be prepared for strong sunshine and a risk of sunburn and dehydration on long hikes.
Weather
A dry, warm, sunny day. Some mist or fog patches forming in glens overnight, soon clearing after dawn. Chilly in the early morning and late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Low cloud and visibility
Generally clear summits and excellent visibilities. A few mist or fog patches in glens at first. High level cloud arriving in the evening but staying well above summits.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with bright spells in the morning, but sunshine mostly hazy with higher cloud. Chance of a few showers in the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher by day, falling 70% in late evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
South veering west to southwest, 10-20mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 2C rising to plus 13C by day.
- Glen Plus 3C rising to plus 20C by day.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Summits clear and excellent visibilities much of the day. Chance of visibilities falling moderate in any showers later. Cloud down to around summit height will push south through late evening.
Mountain weather information
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy, but some bright spells possible at times. A few showers. Light winds.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely cloudy start with a few showers, increasing bright spells likely later as freezing level falls to around summit height. Light winds.
Mon 4 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud and bright spells. A few showers, turning wintry over summits. 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.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service