Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a lot of dry bright weather with a chance of a few showers this week, but lower confidence that this will last through the weekend as areas of rain and mountain snow start to affect parts of the country.
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.
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, bright though rather cloudy. Freshening southerly summit winds.
| 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) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
SW
4
|
S
8
|
S
13
|
S
16
|
S
20
|
S
27
|
| 900m |
SW
3
|
S
7
|
S
11
|
S
14
|
S
17
|
S
20
|
| 600m |
E
1
|
E
3
|
S
8
|
S
11
|
S
14
|
S
13
|
| 300m |
S
1
|
S
2
|
S
6
|
S
8
|
S
9
|
SE
6
|
| Glen |
SW
1
|
S
4
|
S
7
|
S
9
|
S
9
|
S
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 36 |
| 900m | 4 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 29 |
| 600m | 2 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 26 |
| 300m | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 15 |
| Glen | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-3°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| 900m |
-2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| Glen |
3°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
400m
|
500m
|
700m
|
800m
|
800m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-6°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-10°
|
| 900m |
-4°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| Glen |
2°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing extra
Weather
Mainly dry, quite bright with a few hazy sunny intervals though quite a lot of high cloud around.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more
Low cloud and visibility
No low cloud and good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Bright or sunny intervals and a few showers, wintry on highest summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% rising 90% by late morning then falling 70% during evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
South to southwest 30 gusts 40mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 1 rising to Plus 5 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 5 rising to Plus 12 Celsius.
- Freezing level 900m rising above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud down to 800-1000m at first then lifting to mainly above summits before dropping again in the evening, with hill fog. Also moderate visibility underneath in any heavier showers, otherwise good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Fri 8 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry and bright with sunny intervals and the chance of a few showers, summit snow. Freezing level 1000m. Lighter winds.
Sat 9 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence. Probably cloudy with outbreaks of rain, mountain snow in north but a chance it could be drier.
Sun 10 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Confidence remaining low - most likely outcome is dry bright, but areas of rain in other parts of the country mean that the forecast should continue to be monitored.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Including South and East Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire and Angus Hills, Ben Vrackie, Ben Lawers, Loch Tay and Ochils
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service