Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the resumption of unsettled conditions over the next few days, but lower for rain and cloud detail.
This evening forecast
A dry evening with clear spells, allowing temperatures to drop, giving a risk of some patchy valley fog developing. Visibility generally good, but very poor in any valley fog. Light winds.
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.
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.
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, bright start clouding over with a spell of rain. Then colder, blustery conditions with showers perhaps turning wintry on highest ground.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | 30% | 60% | 20% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
9
|
SW
11
|
SW
15
|
SW
18
|
W
19
|
W
23
|
W
25
|
W
20
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| 300m |
SW
5
|
S
6
|
SW
9
|
SW
13
|
W
16
|
W
18
|
W
20
|
W
15
|
| Valley |
SW
2
|
S
3
|
SW
7
|
SW
9
|
W
14
|
W
14
|
W
17
|
W
11
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 12 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 29 |
| 300m | 7 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 23 |
| Valley | 5 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 23 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
1,900m
|
1,700m
|
2,200m
|
1,900m
|
1,000m
|
700m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
4°
|
2°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for a change in temperatures, as it turns much colder later in the day, with strengthening winds bringing a significant wind chill.
Weather
Dry during the early hours with patchy cloud in northwestern parts, perhaps isolated valley fog patches mainly in the southeast. Early sunny spells giving way to thicker cloud by early afternoon, with outbreaks of light rain clearing by late afternoon. Then turning colder, with the wind strengthening and isolated blustery showers moving through, these perhaps wintry on the highest tops.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%, becoming 100% during the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Patches of cloud, base 400-500m, during the morning and early afternoon. This clearing completely later in the afternoon with cloud bases above summits. Visibility generally good, but moderate to poor in rain or wintry showers and very poor in low cloud covering the hills.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
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
A chilly start. Dry but increasingly cloudy during the early hours and morning, although some hazy sunny spells are probable during the morning. Perhaps some outbreaks of light rain during the afternoon and evening. Initially light winds becoming strong later.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%
Maximum wind speed expected
South or southeast 20-25mph gusting 35-45mph during the late afternoon and evening.
Temperature
- At 600m Zero C becoming plus 4 C.
- Valley Zero C becoming plus 9 C.
- Freezing level 500m rising above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud generally above the hilltops, with mostly good or very good visibility expected, although distant hills may become slightly hazy later.
Mountain weather information
Sat 11 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Early rain clearing to sunshine and isolated blustery showers. Strong southwesterly winds. Freezing level lowering just above summits.
Sun 12 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunshine and blustery showers, perhaps thundery. Strong southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 13 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunshine and showers. Moderate southerly or southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
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