Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in generally settled weather. Lower confidence for detail of low cloud Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
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 mostly bright and sunny.
| 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 |
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
S
6
|
SW
5
|
N
5
|
E
4
|
| 900m |
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
S
6
|
SW
5
|
N
5
|
E
5
|
| 600m |
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
S
4
|
W
4
|
N
5
|
E
2
|
| 300m |
E
3
|
E
1
|
S
1
|
SW
1
|
N
2
|
NE
2
|
| Glen |
E
5
|
E
3
|
W
3
|
W
4
|
SW
2
|
NE
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| 900m | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| 600m | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 300m | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Glen | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
5°
|
5°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
9°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
12°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
900m
|
1,000m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 900m |
3°
|
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
5°
|
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
9°
|
13°
|
14°
|
12°
|
9°
|
| Glen |
6°
|
11°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Chilly and breezy in the early hours. Note the high UV risk.
Weather
Some patches of mist or fog in valleys and some low cloud spreading into eastern areas at first. This clearing through the morning to leave a dry and mostly sunny day but the sunshine turning hazy at times due to high cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% or higher.
Low cloud and visibility
Some patches of cloud below 300m over eastern areas, or mist and fog forming in the valleys in the early morning, this clearing by mid-morning. Otherwise clear with good visibilities.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Another dry and sunny day once any overnight mist or fog patches have cleared.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 10-20mph in the early hours. Otherwise light and variable.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3C rising to plus 12C by day.
- Glen Plus 2C rising to plus 19C by day.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Some patches of cloud below 300m over eastern areas, or mist and fog forming in the valleys in the early morning, this clearing by mid-morning. Otherwise clear with good visibilities.
Mountain weather information
Sat 25 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dry and sunny day. Warm by day. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Sun 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry and bright, but likely cloudier than previous days. Chance of the odd light shower. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and bright with sunny spells and variable cloud. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.
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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