Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for wet and windy weather on Sunday becoming lower for cloud and rain details on Monday. High for more settled conditions on Tuesday as high pressure builds but some uncertainty in how long it will last.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear spells at first then outbreaks of rain, with brief snow above 600m, will spread eastwards. Southerly winds becoming strong on the tops. Freezing level 600m rising above summits.
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
Cloudy with spells of rain and strong winds.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
80% | 40% | 60% | 80% | 60% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
23
|
S
24
|
S
23
|
S
26
|
SW
26
|
SW
26
|
S
24
|
S
28
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| 300m |
S
17
|
S
17
|
S
17
|
S
20
|
S
20
|
SW
21
|
S
17
|
S
21
|
| Valley |
S
11
|
S
11
|
S
10
|
S
12
|
S
14
|
S
13
|
S
12
|
S
15
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 34 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 40 |
| 300m | 26 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 33 |
| Valley | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 32 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
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6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
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| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,600m
|
1,800m
|
1,900m
|
1,700m
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1,500m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-4°
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-2°
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-1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
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| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A windy day with gusts of 40 to 50mph at times on high moors and peaks giving arduous walking conditions. Rather cold on the tops at first but feeling much milder in the afternoon.
Weather
Cloudy with showery rain overnight then Sunday will be cloudy with spells of rain through the morning. Rain or drizzle dying out in the afternoon with a little brightness breaking through.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%, becoming 70% in afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor visibility at height for much of the morning with extensive low cloud developing, bases 300 to 500m. Cloud lifting and breaking off the summits in the afternoon with visibility improving.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2mm | 19.7mm | 24.9mm |
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
Dry but mainly cloudy in the morning with winds easing. Outbreaks of rain spreading southeast in the afternoon but some uncertainty in the timings. This rain then clears southeast during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%, becoming 30% in afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
South 20 to 30mph gusts 45mph at first, easing to 10 to 15mph through morning.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 7 or 8C.
- Valley Plus 10C to 12C, locally 14C in east.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good visibility in the morning and early afternoon with just patchy summit cloud. Poor visibility developing as rain arrives later with extensive cloud, bases 300 to 500m.
Mountain weather information
Tue 3 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Widespread frost overnight then dry with sunny spells. Light winds at first then a freshening easterly developing. Feeling cold. Freezing level just above summits.
Wed 4 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry but cloudy with perhaps a little rain arriving. Strong winds developing on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 5 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
It is likely to turn more unsettled with outbreaks of rain spreading east. Southerly gales on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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