Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Saturday. High for unsettled weather into next week.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry, very cold and mostly sunny today.
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
10
|
NE
8
|
E
6
|
S
5
|
S
9
|
SE
15
|
| 300m |
NE
3
|
E
4
|
SE
2
|
SE
4
|
SE
6
|
SE
12
|
| Valley |
NE
1
|
E
1
|
N
2
|
SE
3
|
E
5
|
SE
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 19 |
| 300m | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21 |
| Valley | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
-2°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
| Freezing Level |
0m
|
0m
|
200m
|
200m
|
0m
|
0m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-8°
|
-7°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
| 300m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-5°
|
| Valley |
-4°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Risk of lying snow and icy conditions at most levels.
Weather
Dry and clear at first, mostly sunny today then patchy cloud this evening. Chance of some persistent freezing fog in the valleys.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Good or very good visibility on the summits, with distant hills seen, with little in the way of cloud.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8mm | 1mm | 1.5mm |
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
Widespread snow will spread from the west towards dawn, but this turning to rain by late morning. The rest of the day will be overcast with spells of rain, occasionally heavy. The snow will be heavy for a time leading to appreciable accumulations, and will be drifting in the strong winds. A rise in the freezing level will lead to some thawing snow in the afternoon and evening along with the risk of flooded watercourses later in the day.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% decreasing nil by dawn.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly average speeds of 30 mph with gusts to 40-45 mph on the summits.
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 2 rising to 3 Celsius
- Valley -4 rising to 5 Celsius
- Freezing level Surface rising above summits from mid-afternoon
Low cloud and visibility
Good quickly decreasing poor or very poor in snow, rain and extensive cloud down to 400-600 metres.
Mountain weather information
Mon 12 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy and windy with a chance of showers or occasionally longer spells of rain. Strong southwesterly summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 13 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of a few showers otherwise dry and cold with freezing level above summits.
Wed 14 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Perhaps isolated sleet or snow showers overnight, dry during the day. Chance of rain preceded by sleet or snow late in the day. Freezing level close to the summits at times.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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