Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for generally settled conditions with high pressure dominating, but lower confidence in cloud amounts.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry with bright spells. Feeling cold. Light winds.
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
NE
4
|
E
11
|
E
14
|
SE
11
|
E
8
|
E
11
|
| 900m |
NE
4
|
E
11
|
E
14
|
SE
10
|
E
8
|
E
10
|
| 600m |
NE
3
|
E
7
|
E
11
|
E
7
|
E
6
|
E
7
|
| 300m |
NE
2
|
E
7
|
E
8
|
E
6
|
E
3
|
E
5
|
| Glen |
W
1
|
E
4
|
E
6
|
E
6
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 5 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 13 |
| 900m | 5 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 13 |
| 600m | 4 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| 300m | 3 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Glen | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| Glen |
0°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
3°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,700m
|
1,600m
|
1,400m
|
1,300m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
2°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
| 900m |
3°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| Glen |
-1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing further to add.
Weather
Dry and largely clear with bright or sunny spells. Some mist or fog forming overnight in the glens which may be slow to clear. A frosty start and a cold day.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher
Low cloud and visibility
Largely clear summits and good visibilities, though the odd temporary patch of cloud around 700-900m can't be ruled out. Poor visibilities in some sheltered glens with overnight mist or fog forming.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Staying dry with good bright or sunny spells and perhaps the odd patch of cloud. Cold again with overnight frost and again some mist or fog forming in glens.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% or higher
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 5-15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 3C to plus 0C.
- Glen Minus 2C rising to plus 2C
- Freezing level Around 1000m.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally clear summits and good visibilities, though a few temporary patches of cloud around 700-900m can't be ruled out. Poor visibilities in some sheltered glens with overnight mist or fog forming.
Mountain weather information
Sat 27 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudier than previous days. Still mainly dry but the odd spot of light rain for a time. Fresh east to northeast winds. Freezing level around 1000-1200m, falling in evening.
Sun 28 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with variable cloud and bright spells. Cold with freezing level around 400-600m. Light variable winds.
Mon 29 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with a few light showers, wintry above 800m or so. Light north to northeasterly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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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