Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for mild and unsettled conditions continuing. Low confidence in the rainfall detail.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy, some bright spells, the odd morning shower south with a fresh southeast summit breeze.
| 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) |
30% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 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 |
S
23
|
S
20
|
S
19
|
S
19
|
SE
19
|
SE
17
|
| 900m |
S
12
|
S
14
|
S
12
|
S
11
|
SE
14
|
SE
12
|
| 600m |
SE
4
|
S
7
|
SW
4
|
E
4
|
SE
6
|
SE
7
|
| 300m |
SE
1
|
SE
2
|
S
3
|
SE
3
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
| Glen |
W
2
|
SW
2
|
SE
2
|
SE
2
|
NE
3
|
E
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 29 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| 900m | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| 600m | 8 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
| 300m | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Glen | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| Glen |
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,300m
|
2,200m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
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 |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
9°
|
9°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Low cloud will make walking conditions damp and navigation difficult. Ensure that you carry sufficient waterproof clothing for the conditions.
Weather
Any overnight fog patches soon clear and occasional showers will die by the early afternoon to leave the afternoon dry with bright or sunny spells developing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% becoming 75%
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be broken 400-700m through the morning becoming more broken above 750m. The visibility will be good outwith the cloud, falling poor in showers.
Mountain weather information
Weather
The day will begin with low cloud and a few mist or fog patches with the chance of an odd shower over the Ochils. Any fog patches clear during the morning but the day will stay mostly cloudy and dry with bright or sunny spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% increasing 40% during the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
South 25-30mph gust 40mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 6 Celsius
- Glen Plus 6 Celsius rising to plus 14 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be broken 400-700m through the morning with just the occasional bright spell rising 700-800m from the afternoon. The visibility will be good outwith the cloud.
Mountain weather information
Sun 9 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy and mild with a band of rain pushing east through the day. Strong southeast summit wind with the freezing level above the summits.
Mon 10 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry, cloudy in the morning but brighter afternoon. Moderate southwest summit wind with freezing level above the summit.
Tue 11 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with bright spells and dry. Strong southerly summit wind with freezing level above the summit.
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