Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for a cloudy and wet couple of days, before turning colder from the north later on Thursday. Low confidence for the timing of any transition from rain to snow, and also extent of any snow later Thursday and Friday. High confidence for a briefly dry, but cold day Saturday, before milder air spreads east. Moderate confidence for the timing of this, but low with the precipitation detail, including extent of any snowfall early on Sunday.
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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Largely overcast, wet, and feeling cold. Some drier intervals later.
| 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) |
60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
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
9
|
E
9
|
S
9
|
S
10
|
S
13
|
S
8
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| 300m |
NE
7
|
NE
7
|
S
6
|
S
7
|
S
8
|
S
5
|
| Valley |
E
9
|
E
7
|
S
3
|
SE
4
|
SW
6
|
S
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 |
| 300m | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
| Valley | 15 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
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| Freezing Level |
1,500m
|
1,600m
|
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,400m
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1,300m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
With higher routes largely shrouded in cloud, good navigation skills will be required. Along with the rain, it will also be feeling near freezing on the tops despite relatively light winds, so warm waterproof layers will be essential.
Weather
A rather overcast day, with many hill summits obscured with cloud and frequent outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Rain will be mostly light, but with some heavier bursts, especially during the morning. Rain clearing north through the afternoon, with some drier and perhaps brighter intervals possible.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% at first, improving to 60% in the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud will obscure many routes above 500m for much of the day, especially in spells of rain and drizzle. Perhaps the odd patch down to 400m early in the day. Cloud lifting and breaking through the afternoon. Visibility will be moderate to poor, though drier intervals later in the day will likely allow for some good views to develop.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6mm | 5.9mm | 6mm |
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 cloudy and rather wet day, with occasional outbreaks of rain, but also some drier intervals. Rain perhaps turning to snow above 400m during the late afternoon and evening as colder air moves in.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeasterly 20mph gust 30mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 2 Celsius at first, falling to Minus 1 Celsius after dark.
- Valley Plus 6 Celsius rising to Plus 9 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits, falling from late afternoon to 500m by midnight.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloudy, but this will be largely above summits. However patches of cloud likely down to 500m during any more persistent or heavier rain, or evening snow. Visibility will be moderate to poor, and turning very poor on the summits in any evening snow.
Mountain weather information
Fri 13 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cold start, with higher routes frozen as freezing levels fall to 300m. Cloudy start, perhaps the odd snow shower. Cloud breaking to give some sunny spells later, but staying cold.
Sat 14 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Icy start, with freezing level below 200m, but largely dry. Some sunshine likely, before higher cloud moves in through the afternoon. Staying dry.
Sun 15 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Wet, windy at first, with some transitory snow likely. This clearing to sunny spells and isolated showers, falling as rain to all levels. Freezing level soon rising above all summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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