Mountain weather

South Grampian and Southeast Highlands

South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High confidence for settled weather Thursday. High confidence for more unsettled weather over the weekend, but low confidence on the exact details

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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

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

hazard 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

Dry and sunny. Early low cloud in east.

Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Clear night
Chance of precipitation
(at 800m)
00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00%

Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1100m S
27
S
26
S
35
S
29
SE
19
S
17
900m S
16
S
17
S
26
S
24
SE
14
S
13
600m SW
3
S
8
S
20
S
19
S
9
SE
3
300m E
1
E
3
S
10
SE
10
SE
9
NE
3
Glen NW
2
S
5
S
12
SE
5
S
6
N
2
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1100m 31 32 44 37 24 21
900m 20 22 34 33 19 17
600m 11 16 34 33 16 7
300m 3 5 22 21 16 5
Glen 8 10 25 11 11 5

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1100m
900m
10°
600m
11°
11°
10°
300m
11°
15°
15°
11°
Glen
12°
16°
15°
12°
Freezing Level
1,800m
1,500m
1,700m
1,700m
1,700m
1,700m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1100m
-1°
-1°
900m
600m
300m
11°
13°
12°
10°
Glen
11°
13°
14°
11°

Additional weather information

Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view

Gusts of 40mph or so for a time will give difficult walking conditions with a risk of being blown off balance and energy output significantly increased when walking into the wind. Be prepared for strong sunshine and a risk of sunburn and dehydration on long hikes.

Weather

A dry, warm, sunny day, but breezy. Some low cloud over eastern upslopes gradually clearing to the coast in the morning. Some mist or fog patches forming in glens overnight, clearing soon after dawn. Chilly in the early morning and late evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80% early morning, otherwise 100%.

Low cloud and visibility

Generally clear summits and excellent visibilities. Some patches of cloud around low elevations of eastern upslopes in the early morning, but summits rising above the cloud layer. A few mist or fog patches in glens at first.

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Mountain weather information

Weather

Dry with bright or sunny spells in the morning. Sunshine will turn hazier with higher cloud through the afternoon, with the chance of a few showers, these may turn heavy and more persistent in late evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

90%

Maximum wind speed expected

Southwest 15-25mph

Temperature

  • At 800m Plus 2C rising to plus 13C by day.
  • Glen Plus 2C rising to plus 20C by day.
  • Freezing level Above summits.

Low cloud and visibility

Summits clear and excellent visibilities much of the day. Chance of visibilities falling moderate or poor in any showers later.

Mountain weather information

Sat 2 May

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Cloudy with showers or perhaps longer outbreaks of rain. Light winds.

Sun 3 May

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Sunset:

Largely cloudy start, increasing bright spells likely later. A few showers. Light winds.

Mon 4 May

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Variable cloud and bright spells. A few showers, turning wintry over summits. Light winds.

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Summit specific forecast

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