Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled, often wintry conditions throughout the forecast period, including a period of very strong winds on Thursday. Lower for the snow-level on Friday, and the timings of arrival and clearance of more persistent bands of rain and snow, especially by the weekend.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Gales
Severe Chill Effect
Heavy Persistent Rain
Mountain weather forecast
Very windy with heavy rain spreading south during the afternoon.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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|
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|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
40% | 50% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 70% |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
37
|
SW
39
|
SW
41
|
SW
42
|
SW
41
|
SW
29
|
| 300m |
SW
27
|
S
30
|
S
32
|
SW
33
|
SW
32
|
SW
21
|
| Valley |
SW
16
|
S
18
|
S
20
|
SW
23
|
SW
20
|
W
14
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 46 | 49 | 53 | 55 | 54 | 38 |
| 300m | 37 | 40 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 31 |
| Valley | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 29 |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,600m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,800m
|
1,300m
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
2°
|
1°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Gusts are likely to approach 60mph over the highest routes, with some sudden gusts through the late afternoon. Even for lower level walks progress is likely to be impeded times. Warm waterproof layers essential.
Weather
A cloudy morning but mostly dry. A few outbreaks of rain are possible, with these turning persistent through the afternoon, and then briefly heavier during the late afternoon and evening. Winds also strengthening throughout, becoming very strong and gusty for time. Some colder, clearer spells developing around midnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% in the west, 50% in the east. Improving after dark to 80% by midnight.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud obscuring hills above 500m, most frequently in the west. Some patches possible down to 400m during heaviest rain, however cloud then breaking after dark. Outside of cloud, visibility will be good falling to several kilometres in rain and drizzle.
Recent rainfall
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5mm | 1.9mm | 2mm |
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
Cold with clear spells, and perhaps some icy routes to start. Sunny spells and isolated showers are then expected, falling as snow above 400m. While not as windy as Thursday, it will still be breezy, with a notable chill. This snow level rising above the summits after dark.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%, but 40% during the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 25mph gusting 30-40mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Zero Celsius rising to Plus 2 Celsius
- Valley Plus 1 Celsius rising to Plus 8 Celsius
- Freezing level 500m but rising above summits the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud largely above summit level, although the odd patch could obscure tops around 600m with showers. Chance of more extensive cloud moving in after dark, again obscuring tops above 500m. Outside of cloud, visibility will be very good falling to around 5-10 kilometres in heavy rain, and a kilometre or so in any snow.
Mountain weather information
Sat 14 Mar
A few early showers then mainly dry with sunny spells. Cloud increasing through the evening. Occasionally strong westerly winds backing southwesterly and easing. Freezing level above summits
Sun 15 Mar
Cloudy with rain, preceded by snow on higher summits, clearing to sunny spells and blustery wintry showers in afternoon. Windy with summit gales. Freezing level above summits, falling to 600m later.
Mon 16 Mar
Early wintry showers dying out with sunny spells developing but cloud and rain spreading east in afternoon. Strong westerly winds, summit gales, easing. Freezing level 600m, rising later.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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