Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High for the change to more unsettled conditions over the weekend but moderate for the cloud and rain detail over the weekend. Lower confidence in details of cloud and rain for the new week.
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Sat 25 JulSunrise:Sunset:
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Sun 26 JulSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
A mostly dry but partly cloudy to cloudy evening. Cloud generally clear of the summits but potentially some patches developing around the highest summits by midnight. Westerly winds, gusting 20-25 mph at times.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
A mostly cloudy day with periods of rain and fresh westerly winds.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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30%
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60%
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60%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 15mph knots
W
15mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 22mph knots
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22mph |
W 28mph knots
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28mph |
W 28mph knots
W
28mph |
W 24mph knots
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24mph |
W 19mph knots
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19mph |
W 15mph knots
W
15mph |
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300m
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300m | SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 22mph knots
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22mph |
W 17mph knots
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17mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
W 10mph knots
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10mph |
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Valley
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Valley | W 5mph knots
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5mph |
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
W 16mph knots
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16mph |
W 14mph knots
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14mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 6mph knots
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6mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 21mph | 24mph | 29mph | 37mph | 37mph | 32mph | 26mph | 20mph |
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300m
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300m | 13mph | 17mph | 20mph | 27mph | 30mph | 26mph | 21mph | 15mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 13mph | 15mph | 18mph | 27mph | 29mph | 27mph | 22mph | 14mph |
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2700m
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2900m
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3000m
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3300m
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3500m
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3200m
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2900m
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2600m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
After a bright start, the developing low cloud will lead to difficult navigation over higher routes at times. Stronger winds and the rain will lead to more arduous and challenging walking conditions than of late, contrasting noticeably with the strong sunlight and warmth of recent weeks.
Weather
Partly cloudy overnight and mostly dry, although very patchy light rain is possible. Cloudy to start but dry and the odd sunny spell but cloud building and lowering through the morning. Rain developing from the northwest in the early afternoon turning moderate or heavy at times. The rain clears from the northwest during the evening with a few clearer spells developing later. Strong westerly winds through much of the day, slowly easing into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% becoming 20% or less by mid-afternoon, improving to 60% during the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud mostly above the summits overnight and into the morning, with good visibility. Cloud lowers through the morning, falling to around 400-600m by early afternoon with visibilities falling to moderate or poor in rain and hill fog. Visibilities improving to good or very good into the evening.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A cloudy start to the day with widespread cloud and rain through the morning turning showery through the day. Potential for an isolated sunny spell to develop during the afternoon and evening. Fresh westerly to north-westerly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Less than 10% during the morning, increasing to 60% during the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
West to north-westerly gusting 35-40mph at times.
Temperature
- At 600m PS 10 rising to PS 14
- Valley PS 12 rising to PS 18
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud initially with bases down to 300m and moderate to poor visibilities in rain and hill fog. Improving to good, locally moderate in showers, as cloud bases lift into the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Mon 27 Jul
Mostly dry and bright with only a low chance of light showers. Moderate westerly to south-westerly winds.
Tue 28 Jul
Mostly cloudy with a few spots of rain and isolated sunny spells. Moderate westerly winds.
Wed 29 Jul
Again mainly cloudy with potential for patchy light rain and isolated sunny spells, moderate westerly winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations