Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled conditions with rain spreading in from the south and west at times. Confidence in the day-to-day detail decreasing through the period so please keep updated on the forecast.
This evening forecast
Patchy drizzle with areas of mist and fog down to low slopes. A few clear intervals in the west. Fresh southerly winds on the tops. Freezing level 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.
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
Low cloud and outbreaks of rain. Cold and windy on the tops.
| 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) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | 60% | 70% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
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 |
SE
9
|
E
8
|
E
11
|
E
13
|
E
12
|
SE
11
|
SE
13
|
SE
16
|
| 300m |
E
7
|
E
6
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
SE
8
|
SE
9
|
| Valley |
E
5
|
E
5
|
E
7
|
E
6
|
E
6
|
E
4
|
SE
3
|
SE
4
|
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 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 21 |
| 300m | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
| Valley | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
1,200m
|
1,400m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Difficult navigation conditions with extensive low cloud shrouding the hills. A cold day on the high tops with a significant wind chill in rain and low cloud.
Weather
Patchy drizzle and areas of low cloud in the early hours. It will remain cloudy and misty on Sunday with outbreaks of rain spreading north, turning heavy at times.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Nil chance on most hills, 20% in far west.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud and fog above 300m with patches down in the valleys, but lifting at times in the far west. Away from low cloud, visibility will be hazy and falling to a few kilometres at times in rain.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3mm | 6mm | 7.4mm |
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
Low cloud with outbreaks of rain through the day and overnight with a significant wind chill on the high tops.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Nil chance on most hills, 20% in far west.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 15-20mph gusts 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3C.
- Valley Plus 6 or 7C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud and fog above 300m, lifting onto higher slopes at times in the far west. Some good visibility at times below the cloud base.
Mountain weather information
Tue 20 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low cloud with outbreaks of rain at first then becoming drier and brighter for a spell. Further rain likely to arrive in the evening. Strong southerly winds with a severe wind chill on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 21 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. Severe gale force southerly winds with severe wind chill on the tops.
Thu 22 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
It is expected to remain unsettled and very windy with further periods of rain. Severe gale force southerly winds on the tops.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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