South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in the very strong winds expected during the next couple of days, but some uncertainty on the timings of the snow turning to rain during Sunday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Blizzards
Gales
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility
Heavy Persistent Snow
Storm Force Winds
Heavy Persistent Rain
Mountain weather forecast
Blizzards in the morning down to modest elevations, snow turning to rain during the afternoon. Extreme wind chill.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
S
76
|
S
64
|
S
56
|
S
49
|
S
55
|
S
63
|
| 900m |
S
52
|
S
45
|
S
37
|
S
34
|
S
34
|
S
41
|
| 600m |
S
36
|
S
28
|
S
26
|
S
25
|
S
20
|
S
24
|
| 300m |
SE
4
|
E
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
5
|
SE
8
|
SE
9
|
| Glen |
S
7
|
SW
7
|
SW
6
|
SW
5
|
SE
7
|
SE
8
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 87 | 74 | 65 | 58 | 64 | 74 |
| 900m | 64 | 55 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 53 |
| 600m | 57 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 43 |
| 300m | 16 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 24 |
| Glen | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 26 |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-4°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 900m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
| Glen |
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| Freezing Level |
300m
|
300m
|
500m
|
1,100m
|
1,500m
|
1,800m
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-17°
|
-16°
|
-13°
|
-10°
|
-9°
|
-9°
|
| 900m |
-13°
|
-12°
|
-9°
|
-7°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
| 600m |
-11°
|
-10°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
-2°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| Glen |
-3°
|
-3°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
A day to remain at low elevations. Gusts in excess of 70mph on exposed upper slopes will make mobility almost impossible with a high risk of being blown over. Heavy rain and snow melt in the afternoon will lead to swollen watercourses and possible flooding of paths.
Weather
Blizzards at even modest elevations in the morning, with severe gale force winds on the upper slopes and storm force gusts on summits and ridges. Freezing level rises during the afternoon with snow turning to periods of heavy rain. Extreme wind chill.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
<5%
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud bases 500-600m but occasionally lower. Visibility a couple of kilometres below cloud bases but often deteriorating poor or very poor in snow, and heavy rain later.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Another very windy day with severe gales and potentially storm force gusts on summits and ridges. Early morning rain will clear during the day to leave some bright or sunny spells and showers, falling as snow on summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% rising to 70% in afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Gusting 55-65mph on summits and ridges.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3 Celsius decreasing Zero Celsius.
- Glen Plus 7 Celsius.
- Freezing level 1300m decreasing 800m
Low cloud and visibility
Fairly extensive 700-800m cloud bases in the morning, lifting and breaking up through the day. Visibility will be generally good below cloud bases, but occasionally deteriorating to a few kilometres or less in showers.
Mountain weather information
Tue 13 Jan
Patchy cloud and hill fog with showers or longer spells of rain and hill snow. Often windy. Freezing level 700m.
Wed 14 Jan
A mainly dry start but with the risk of rain and hill snow later. Freezing level 800m.
Thu 15 Jan
Variable amounts of cloud and patchy hill fog. Freezing level 1000m.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
Including South and East Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire and Angus Hills, Ben Vrackie, Ben Lawers, Loch Tay and Ochils
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