Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for remaining unsettled and turning colder but lower for details of any brighter or clearer spells Please note we are aware of an issue affecting forecast wind speeds and gusts for higher-elevation sites (typically above 500m) displayed on the Met Office website and app. The winds shown here in our Mountain Area Forecasts are not affected by this. Our teams are actively working to correct the issue and updates will be deployed as soon as possible.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
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
Rather cloudy with, especially in east, occasional rain. Strengthening winds
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
40% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
13
|
SE
19
|
E
23
|
E
25
|
E
29
|
E
28
|
| 300m |
NE
8
|
E
10
|
E
11
|
E
15
|
NE
14
|
NE
14
|
| Valley |
E
8
|
E
7
|
E
11
|
E
13
|
E
14
|
E
13
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 19 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 38 | 37 |
| 300m | 13 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| Valley | 19 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
700m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Significant chill effect increasing through the day as winds increase, gusts around 40mph over higher peaks in evening.
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with occasional rain and drizzle, most persistent in the east. Then a mostly cloudy day, although western hills may see some brighter spells with, especially in east, occasional light rain and drizzle. Cloudy through the evening with further light rain and drizzle, this turning increasingly wintry on higher peaks.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance in east, but around 25% in west in the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Periods or persistent cloud, but more occasional at times in west, above 450-600m, with patches below. Away from cloud visibility rather hazy, falling in rain, drizzle and sleet.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3mm | 9.9mm | 18.9mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Another rather cloudy day with outbreaks of, mainly light, sleet and snow, falling increasingly as rain below about 450m. Some brighter spells possible in the west. Feeling very cold in the occasionally strong easterly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance in east, but around 25% in west
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 20-25mph, with gusts around 40mph over higher peaks, easing in evening.
Temperature
- At 600m Around zero Celsius, rising a little in evening
- Valley Around plus 2 or 3 Celsius at dawn rising to 5 Celsius by day
- Freezing level Around 600m, falling to 400m for a time.
Low cloud and visibility
Periods or persistent cloud, but more occasional at times in west through the morning, above 450-600m, lowering to 300m at times especially in the afternoon, with patches below. Away from cloud visibility rather hazy, falling in rain and sleet, and perhaps poor in snow.
Mountain weather information
Wed 4 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with occasional rain, becoming drier, clearer in evening. Mainly light southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 5 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright start, perhaps persisting in the west, becoming mostly cloudy again with, especially in east, patchy rain and, later, snow. Winds becoming easterly and freshening. Freezing level falling to 450m.
Fri 6 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Little change, cold with some brightness in west but generally rather cloudy with, mainly in east, patchy sleet and snow. Fresh easterly winds easing. Freezing level 300-450m.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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