Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Low confidence for Saturday, see meteorologists view for details. Otherwise, high confidence for a dry settled day on Sunday then turning more unsettled from the end of the weekend.
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.
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.
Heavy Persistent Snow
Heavy snow can lead to rapid changes in underfoot conditions and paths may become treacherous or hidden. It also brings very poor visibility and often makes navigation much more challenging. When deep snow accumulates progress is often time consuming and strenuous, significantly affecting the distance one can travel on foot. Deep drifts can develop if snow is combined with strong winds. A heightened avalanche risk is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Outbreaks of rain and summit snow, snow to lower levels later 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) |
70% | 80% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 80% |
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
6
|
E
15
|
N
13
|
NW
16
|
W
18
|
NW
20
|
| 300m |
E
5
|
E
11
|
NW
11
|
NW
11
|
W
13
|
NW
14
|
| Valley |
NE
6
|
NE
11
|
NW
10
|
NW
8
|
NW
9
|
NW
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 8 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 26 |
| 300m | 8 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
| Valley | 9 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
1,000m
|
800m
|
700m
|
600m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
2°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Note some uncertainty remains in the track and depth of low pressure across the UK today, with a 30% chance of a deeper low, which would likely result in heavier rain and stronger winds.
Weather
Outbreaks of rain for much of today. These mostly light, but may turn heavier across northern areas this afternoon while probably turning to snow on the higher tops, while there is a chance of some dry spells developing in the south. More widespread rain this evening, likely to turn to snow above 400m.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
generally 10%, except 60% at first and perhaps this afternoon across southern areas.
Low cloud and visibility
Moderate or poor visibility in rain and sleet with only nearby hills visible, decreasing poor or very poor with snow and low cloud, with widespread cloud bases lowering to generally around 300-400m this morning.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 13.2mm | 14.4mm | 16.8mm |
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
Initial rain and snow clear south overnight then dry through the early hours with patchy cloud and clear spells. Then a dry and mostly sunny day. Cloud increases towards evening with strengthening winds and outbreaks of rain spreading east late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% or less soon becoming 90% or more. Then decreasing 60% through the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
West 20 gusting 30 mph, soon easing to 15-20 mph. Becoming southwest late afternoon, strengthening to 20 gusting 30 mph in the evening.
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 1 increasing to plus 2 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 1 Celsius rising to 5 Celsius.
- Freezing level 400m, rising to 600m around midday then just above summits through the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good or excellent visibility through the day, with no cloud expected on the hills. Visibility falling poor late evening in rain and hill fog as occasional cloud bases around 600m arrive.
Mountain weather information
Mon 1 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A wet and windy day with strong southwest winds and occasionally heavy rain. Possibly becoming drier with lighter winds late evening. Freezing level above the summits.
Tue 2 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Likely cloudy to start with a chance of rain, but soon becoming dry and clearer. Then dry with sunny spells. Clouding over again later with showers or outbreaks of rain likely. Freezing level above the summits.
Wed 3 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Most likely cloudy but mainly dry, perhaps a few showers. Moderate southerly winds. Freezing level above the summits.
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