Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Eryri / Snowdonia

Confidence

High confidence for overall settled and warm period to come. Moderate to low confidence on detail of mist or fog. Low confidence for showers.

Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.

Mountain weather forecast

Generally a dry and bright day with hot temperatures. Sunshine may turn slightly hazy at times.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Mist Sunny Sunny Sunny intervals Light rain showers Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
20%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m SE 13mph knots
SE
13mph
SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph
W 7mph knots
W
7mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
N 5mph knots
N
5mph
NE 10mph knots
NE
10mph
600m
600m SE 5mph knots
SE
5mph
NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
N 5mph knots
N
5mph
NE 5mph knots
NE
5mph
300m
300m NW 1mph knots
NW
1mph
NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph
NW 5mph knots
NW
5mph
NE 3mph knots
NE
3mph
Valley
Valley N 1mph knots
N
1mph
NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph
NW 5mph knots
NW
5mph
SW 2mph knots
SW
2mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 16mph 10mph 10mph 9mph 6mph 12mph
600m
600m 8mph 5mph 10mph 10mph 7mph 7mph
300m
300m 3mph 5mph 9mph 8mph 7mph 5mph
Valley
Valley 3mph 6mph 10mph 9mph 7mph 4mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 19 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius
600m
600m 22 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 23 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 25 degrees Celsius 26 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 22 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 25 degrees Celsius 27 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3200m
3100m
2900m
3000m
3100m
3300m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A brilliant day to be in the national park, however sun protection application and re-application is advised due to very high UV levels. Additionally, the high temperatures may exhaust individuals, especially in the afternoon. Frequent rehydration and taking regular breaks from strenuous activities is advisable. A hat and eye protection should also be considered.

Weather

Low risk of isolated mist or fog patches to begin but this quickly clearing to leave a dry and bright day with plenty of sunshine. Some fair weather cloud possibly developing through the afternoon with high cloud turning sunshine slightly hazy at times, low chance of isolated showers. Remaining dry with clear skies overnight.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

90% quickly rising to 100%.

Low cloud and visibility

Any early morning mist which may reduce visibilities a touch in valleys should clear swiftly. Fair weather cloud during the rest of the day expected to be above the summits. Excellent visibilities, with views of distant summits, away from the early morning mist and fog.

Ground conditions

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Summit specific forecast