Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for drier, brighter conditions in high pressure until Saturday evening then bands of rain pushing east Saturday night into Monday with drier conditions returning Tuesday. Lower confidence in rainfall and snow detail.
This evening forecast
The occasional clear spell interspersed with the odd light shower, wintry on the hills and clearing from the late evening. Moderate to fresh northwest summit winds.
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 and sunny with a moderate northwest wind falling light then turning south and strengthening later.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
NW
13
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N
12
|
S
9
|
S
7
|
S
7
|
SW
13
|
S
22
|
S
30
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| 900m |
NW
4
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N
4
|
S
4
|
S
5
|
S
6
|
SW
10
|
S
16
|
S
20
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| 600m |
SW
4
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
S
2
|
SW
3
|
SW
6
|
S
7
|
S
8
|
| 300m |
W
2
|
W
3
|
SW
2
|
SW
1
|
S
3
|
S
6
|
SE
3
|
S
3
|
| Glen |
W
3
|
W
3
|
W
2
|
W
2
|
SW
3
|
S
6
|
S
4
|
SW
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 29 | 39 |
| 900m | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 29 |
| 600m | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 |
| 300m | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
| Glen | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
| 900m |
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
0°
|
4°
|
5°
|
2°
|
0°
|
| Glen |
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
1°
|
5°
|
6°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| Freezing Level |
200m
|
0m
|
0m
|
0m
|
300m
|
400m
|
300m
|
300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-11°
|
-11°
|
-10°
|
-9°
|
-8°
|
-10°
|
-13°
|
-15°
|
| 900m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
-9°
|
-11°
|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-3°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
-2°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-1°
|
3°
|
3°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
| Glen |
-2°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-1°
|
4°
|
4°
|
0°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
While the day stays dry and sunny it will continue to feel bitterly cold in the strengthening summit wind. Risk of sunburn or snow blindness from sun glare.
Weather
The day will begin cold with a widespread and sharp frost but will be sunny. Sunny and dry conditions continue until the late afternoon when cloud begins to spread in from the south.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%
Low cloud and visibility
The visibility will be good and any cloud patchy with the base above the summits.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and hill snow, heavy at times, moving northeast across the area in the morning. The snow will fall to 500-600m. After a brief break around late morning showers follow from the southwest. Further outbreaks of locally heavy rain build from the west from the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South 30-35mph gust 45mph increasing 40-45mph gust 55mph for a time in the morning.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 4C.
- Glen Minus 1C rising to plus 8C
- Freezing level 800m soon rising above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud with base 700-900m will lower to 400-600m in rain or snow. The visibility will fall poor at times in rain or snow.
Mountain weather information
Mon 2 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Scattered morning showers in the west otherwise dry with sunny spells. Near gale southerly summit winds turn northwest later. Freezing level above the summits lowering to 500m later.
Tue 3 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry day with sunny spells becoming cloudy in the afternoon. Fresh to strong westerly summit winds. Freezing level 500m rising to 1000m later.
Wed 4 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and bright becoming cloudy from the afternoon. Near gale southerly summit winds. Freezing level 800m.
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
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