Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled weather to continue into the weekend
This evening forecast
Cloudy with occasional light rain. Strong, cold easterly winds with cloud down to 300 metres.
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.
Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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
Cold, windy and overcast with snow
| 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) |
20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
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 |
E
20
|
E
25
|
E
27
|
E
31
|
E
28
|
E
25
|
E
24
|
E
22
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| 300m |
E
17
|
E
21
|
E
23
|
E
24
|
E
23
|
E
20
|
E
20
|
E
18
|
| Valley |
E
12
|
E
15
|
E
17
|
E
16
|
E
19
|
E
18
|
E
19
|
E
18
|
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 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 42 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
| 300m | 24 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
| Valley | 26 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 37 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
900m
|
600m
|
500m
|
500m
|
500m
|
400m
|
400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-6°
|
-7°
|
-9°
|
-9°
|
-9°
|
-9°
|
-9°
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| 300m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
| Valley |
1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for winter conditions with snow, strong winds and severe wind chill. Some moderate falls of snow possible on the highest tops by the end of the day.
Weather
Starting off dry. Then sleet and snow will spread north by late morning. The afternoon and evening will be overcast with sleet and snow.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread low cloud down to 250 to 500 metres. Snow will make for poor visibility and hamper progress, especially on the higher peaks.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6mm | 2.7mm | 3.7mm |
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
Overcast with further spells of rain, sleet and snow. Snow will tend to become confined to peaks above 600 metres by late morning. Strong, cold northeasterly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeasterly 25 mph
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 1 rising to
- Valley Plus 1 rising to 4 Celsius
- Freezing level 500 rising to 800 metres
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in extensive low cloud down to 300 to 600 metres
Mountain weather information
Sat 7 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry and cloudy. Rain spreading north through the evening.
Sun 8 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with occasional rain. Light winds.
Mon 9 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A drier day with variable amounts of cloud. Light winds.
Updated at:
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