Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled and changeable conditions during this period with potential for very windy conditions on Tuesday. Lower confidence for wind and rain details from Tuesday.
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
Wet and windy for much of the day.
| 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) |
20% | 60% | >95% | 90% | 30% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
13
|
S
18
|
SE
23
|
S
26
|
SW
37
|
W
31
|
| 300m |
S
10
|
SE
14
|
SE
20
|
S
21
|
SW
27
|
SW
21
|
| Valley |
SE
4
|
SE
7
|
SE
10
|
S
12
|
W
18
|
SW
13
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 18 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 48 | 41 |
| 300m | 15 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 39 | 30 |
| Valley | 14 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 38 | 29 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,500m
|
2,800m
|
2,000m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
4°
|
3°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Turning wet and windy quickly in the morning with low cloud making navigation difficult. Gusts of 40 to 50mph on the highest tops late afternoon and evening.
Weather
Dry early morning but cloud and rain will quickly spread northeast across all parts, turning heavy at times into the afternoon. Rain clearing soon after dark then largely dry with some clearer spells in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% to start but reducing into the morning to give nil chance for much of the day, before improving to perhaps 70% during the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly good visibility early morning. Cloud and fog soon becoming extensive above 300 or 400m for most of the day bringing difficult navigation conditions. Cloud slowly lifting after dark but continuing to affect higher summits
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12.4mm | 19mm | 35.6mm |
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
Showers moving east during the early morning, some heavy with a small chance of hail and thunder. Otherwise largely dry with clear or sunny spells by day but remaining breezy. More persistent rain and stronger winds spreading north during the night.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% becoming 90%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southwest 20 to 30mph with gusts 40 to 50mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 or 4C.
- Valley Plus 6C rising to 9C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud to 500 or 600m during the morning as showers move through, lifting above summits into the day. Mostly good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Tue 9 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Very windy conditions with severe gales likely for a time. A period of heavy rain followed by bright spells and showers. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 10 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright spells and showers. Strong and gusty westerly winds with gales on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 11 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A window of drier and brighter weather with lighter winds is possible. Low confidence.
Updated at:
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