Mountain weather

Mountain weather

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Mountain hazards

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.

Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.

Mountain weather forecast

Time
Time
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06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Cloudy Cloudy Sunny intervals Sunny Sunny intervals Light rain showers Light rain showers Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
<5%
<5%
30%
40%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
00:00
03:00
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m SE 15mph knots
SE
15mph
SE 17mph knots
SE
17mph
SE 15mph knots
SE
15mph
SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
SE 17mph knots
SE
17mph
300m
300m E 8mph knots
E
8mph
E 7mph knots
E
7mph
NE 7mph knots
NE
7mph
E 6mph knots
E
6mph
SE 11mph knots
SE
11mph
SE 11mph knots
SE
11mph
SE 10mph knots
SE
10mph
SE 10mph knots
SE
10mph
Valley
Valley E 11mph knots
E
11mph
E 9mph knots
E
9mph
E 6mph knots
E
6mph
E 7mph knots
E
7mph
SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph
SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph
SE 7mph knots
SE
7mph
E 8mph knots
E
8mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
00:00
03:00
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 25mph 24mph 21mph 20mph 19mph 20mph 20mph 24mph
300m
300m 15mph 16mph 12mph 9mph 16mph 17mph 16mph 20mph
Valley
Valley 19mph 18mph 14mph 12mph 14mph 15mph 15mph 17mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
00:00
03:00
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 16 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 16 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 25 degrees Celsius 25 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3300m
3700m
3600m
3500m
3600m
3700m
3700m
3800m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

High UV levels are likely in developing sunny spells, so sun protection should be considered. High temperatures and humidity expected so additional water should be carried and if possible avoid walking during the hottest part of the day.

Weather

Cloudy with some sunny spells during the morning. The afternoon becomes cloudy with some occasional showers and a low risk of a rumble of thunder. Drier and more settled with some sunny spells. Overnight the skies clear giving more settled and drier conditions. Feeling hot and humid even over higher ground.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80% becoming 40% in any showers becoming 80% during the afternoon.

Low cloud and visibility

Patchy low cloud under any showers could lower to hill tops but generally cloud remaining above the summits. Good or very good becoming moderate or poor in any showers.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast