Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High for the main story and its evolution on Saturday, falling to moderate for the timing and intensity of the rain on Sunday. Low for any details beyond Tuesday.
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Sat 26 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Sun 27 SepSunrise: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.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Largely dry with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
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Weather
(at 600m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
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300m
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300m | S 7mph knots
S
7mph |
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
S 8mph knots
S
8mph |
S 8mph knots
S
8mph |
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Valley
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Valley | S 3mph knots
S
3mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph |
SE 4mph knots
SE
4mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 18mph | 21mph | 22mph | 19mph | 17mph | 16mph |
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300m
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300m | 11mph | 17mph | 19mph | 15mph | 12mph | 12mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 13mph | 16mph | 18mph | 16mph | 12mph | 12mph |
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1800m
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1800m
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1900m
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2000m
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2000m
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2000m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A noticeable windchill is expected over exposed summits and ridges.
Weather
A chilly start with mostly clear skies and a risk of grass frost and valley mist and fog around dawn. However, any mist and fog will soon clear to give a fine and dry day with sunny intervals, especially in the south. Slightly cloudier in the north, with a small chance of an isolated shower. Feeling pleasantly warm this afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% at first, becoming 95% or more by mid-morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Patches of low cloud are possible for a brief time at first, base 500-600m. Some mist and shallow fog patches at first. Visibility will be poor in low cloud, mist and fog first thing, but becoming good or very good in the afternoon, with decent views of distant hills and peaks.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A fine and bright start, though breezy. Cloud quickly thickens with outbreaks of mostly light rain arriving from the west by late morning. Through the afternoon the rain becomes persistent, with perhaps some heavier bursts. Dry and clearer conditions spread east through the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally 95% or more early and late in the day. Reducing to 50-60% with the rain.
Maximum wind speed expected
South to southeasterly 15-20 mph with gusts of 30 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 09 rising to plus 12 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 06 rising to plus 19 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Hazy to good with distant hills visible through much of the day, with cloud base above summits. Reducing to poor with any hill fog with periods of cloud around 600m.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Mon 28 Sep
Mostly fine with sunny spells, perhaps a little early morning fog. Light winds.
Tue 29 Sep
Dry with hazy sunshine. Moderate to fresh SE'ly winds.
Wed 30 Sep
Overnight rain, probably then sunny spells and blustery showers. Moderate S'ly winds.
Mountain weather information
Mon 28 Sep
Mostly fine with sunny spells, perhaps a little early morning fog. Light winds.
Tue 29 Sep
Dry with hazy sunshine. Moderate to fresh SE'ly winds.
Wed 30 Sep
Overnight rain, probably then sunny spells and blustery showers. Moderate S'ly winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations