Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Confidence high for a mainly southeasterly airstream to persists with low pressure to the west of the United Kingdom. Confidence is lower for precipitation and cloud details, but moderate for the timing and extent of rain on Thursday. Please note we are aware of an issue affecting forecast wind speeds and gusts for higher-elevation sites (typically above 500m) displayed on the Met Office website and app. The winds shown here in our Mountain Area Forecasts are not affected by this. Our teams are actively working to correct the issue and updates will be deployed as soon as possible.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Clear or sunny spells and a few showers. Fog quickly forming at all levels after dark.
| 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) |
10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
8
|
SE
9
|
E
8
|
SE
8
|
E
9
|
E
10
|
| 300m |
SE
5
|
SE
5
|
E
4
|
SE
5
|
E
6
|
E
7
|
| Valley |
E
5
|
E
4
|
E
4
|
E
5
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| 300m | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Valley | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
4°
|
7°
|
7°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
900m
|
800m
|
900m
|
900m
|
900m
|
800m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
5°
|
1°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Feeling cold, especially across exposed routes and summits with the breeze leading to a sub-zero feel. Warm layers essential.
Weather
Clear or sunny spells for much of the day with one or two showers. Showers fading during the evening, but low cloud or mist and fog likely to quickly form after dark, especially in the east.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%, falling to 20% after dark.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional cloud will obscure the odd summit above 600m through much of the day. More extensive low cloud, along with fog then forming after dark, although some western tops could remain out of the cloud. Away from cloud, visibility will be generally very good, falling to moderate in any showers and very poor any fog.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 16.2mm | 16.7mm | 45mm |
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
Any early mist, fog and low cloud across eastern hills will be slow to lift through the morning, but clearing more readily as winds increase in the afternoon. The odd spot of drizzle possible with any fog. Perhaps some brief brighter spells from late morning, although cloud soon increasing, especially through evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% at first. 80% by the afternoon but falling to 30% during the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 20-25mph, gusts around 40mph, increasing 30-35mph, gusts around 50mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Zero Celsius
- Valley Zero Celsius rising to Plus 6 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits, falling to 600m
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud and fog down to surface level through the morning, perhaps lifting to around 300m before clearing later in the day. Otherwise some cloud grazing tops at around 600m, becoming more extensive later in the day, with some patches down to 500m. Away from cloud visibility generally good but very poor in fog.
Mountain weather information
Fri 30 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain clearing overnight then sunny spells and showers. Strong southeast winds easing. Freezing level above the summits.
Sat 31 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Clear or sunny spells and a few showers. Mainly light winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Sun 1 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy with a few showers, these dying out later. Strengthening southeast winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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