Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Eryri / Snowdonia

Confidence

High for overall pictures. Moderate for low and patchy cloud detail.

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

Another dry and sunny day ahead.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Fog Mist Sunny Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
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 NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 13mph knots
N
13mph
600m
600m N 5mph knots
N
5mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
300m
300m NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 4mph knots
N
4mph
Valley
Valley NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 9mph 11mph 13mph 14mph 14mph 16mph
600m
600m 7mph 11mph 12mph 13mph 13mph 10mph
300m
300m 4mph 9mph 12mph 12mph 11mph 8mph
Valley
Valley 4mph 9mph 12mph 13mph 11mph 7mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 9 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius
600m
600m 10 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 12 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 12 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2800m
2900m
3000m
3000m
2900m
2900m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Great day to be in the national park with plenty of dry and bright weather. Low cloud or mist and fog may make navigation challenging at first but quickly improving. UV levels will be high with appropriate sun protection needed. Warm temperatures are also expected, with sufficient hydration also required.

Weather

Some patchy low cloud mainly to the north of the park initially, as well as some isolated mist or fog in valleys. Mist and fog quickly clearing with cloud gradually lifting through the morning to leave another dry and fine day ahead with clear skies initially then variable cloud around at times through the afternoon. Light to moderate northerly winds throughout.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80% rising to >95%

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud initially above 300-500m, mainly to the north of the park, as well as some patchy mist and fog in valleys. This will limit visibilities at low levels and highest peaks initially. Mist and fog quickly clearing with low level cloud slowly lifting and breaking to leave very good visibilities with views of distant peak possible.

Ground conditions

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Summit specific forecast