Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High for rather windy conditions on Tuesday, but gradually easing. Moderate for the shower and cloud detail Tuesday, and also for the timing of early rain to clear Wednesday. Low confidence in the extent of cloud and any rain or drizzle Thursday, but confidence is high for the change to more settled conditions into the weekend.
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Tue 27 OctSunrise:Sunset:
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Wed 28 OctSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Mountain weather forecast
Sunny spells and occasional showers. Rather windy, with a notable wind chill.
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Weather
(at 600m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
20%
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30%
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30%
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30%
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30%
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20%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | SW 28mph knots
SW
28mph |
SW 28mph knots
SW
28mph |
SW 26mph knots
SW
26mph |
W 27mph knots
W
27mph |
SW 22mph knots
SW
22mph |
SW 22mph knots
SW
22mph |
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300m
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300m | SW 20mph knots
SW
20mph |
SW 22mph knots
SW
22mph |
SW 20mph knots
SW
20mph |
W 19mph knots
W
19mph |
SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph |
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
W 14mph knots
W
14mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 36mph | 35mph | 34mph | 35mph | 29mph | 31mph |
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300m
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300m | 28mph | 29mph | 28mph | 27mph | 23mph | 25mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 27mph | 28mph | 28mph | 27mph | 21mph | 23mph |
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06:00
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1500m
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1400m
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1400m
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1300m
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1300m
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1200m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Rapid, albeit relatively brief, deteriorations in conditions are likely as any showers move through, with warm waterproof layers essential. A notable chill effect is likely, with it feeling close to or around freezing on the tops.
Weather
A rather windy day with near gales across highest tops at first, but gradually easing. Scattered cloud and sunny spells likely throughout, but also a few showers quickly moving through.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will stay above summits for much of the day. Visibility will be very good to excellent away from showers, but could fall to be poor to moderate as these move through.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A spell of low cloud and rain is likely during the morning. Rain easing by the afternoon, with cloud breaking to give some sunny spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% becoming 90% by the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 15-20mph gusting 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 Celsius
- Valley Plus 8 Celsius rising to Plus 14 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above all summits
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread cloud at 600m, during the morning, most extensive across western hills, before lifting and breaking during the afternoon. Outside of cloud, good to very good views are expected, falling to moderate or poor in any rain.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Thu 29 Oct
Rather cloudy start, with some hills above 500m obscured, and the odd outbreak of rain or drizzle. Soon turning drier, with cloud breaking by the afternoon. Freezing level above summits.
Fri 30 Oct
Any early valley mist clearing to leave a fine and dry day with sunny spells and light winds.
Sat 31 Oct
Remaining settled with a mix of cloud and brighter spells and light winds.
Mountain weather information
Thu 29 Oct
Rather cloudy start, with some hills above 500m obscured, and the odd outbreak of rain or drizzle. Soon turning drier, with cloud breaking by the afternoon. Freezing level above summits.
Fri 30 Oct
Any early valley mist clearing to leave a fine and dry day with sunny spells and light winds.
Sat 31 Oct
Remaining settled with a mix of cloud and brighter spells and light winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations