Mountain weather

Mountain weather

South Grampian and Southeast Highlands

Confidence

High confidence lowers to Medium from the weekend with detail of timing and rainfall accumulations becoming low on Saturday.

Sunrise: Sunset:
Sunrise: Sunset:
Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

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

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.

Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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.

Mountain weather forecast

Bright and dry with strong to near gale westerly summit winds.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Partly cloudy (night) Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Cloudy
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m W 34mph knots
W
34mph
W 27mph knots
W
27mph
W 20mph knots
W
20mph
W 19mph knots
W
19mph
SW 20mph knots
SW
20mph
SW 28mph knots
SW
28mph
900m
900m W 22mph knots
W
22mph
W 20mph knots
W
20mph
W 17mph knots
W
17mph
W 16mph knots
W
16mph
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph
600m
600m W 14mph knots
W
14mph
W 14mph knots
W
14mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
300m
300m W 4mph knots
W
4mph
W 7mph knots
W
7mph
W 9mph knots
W
9mph
W 9mph knots
W
9mph
SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph
S 2mph knots
S
2mph
Glen
Glen W 3mph knots
W
3mph
W 6mph knots
W
6mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
W 9mph knots
W
9mph
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
W 3mph knots
W
3mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m 40mph 32mph 26mph 24mph 26mph 37mph
900m
900m 27mph 25mph 22mph 21mph 19mph 26mph
600m
600m 25mph 22mph 20mph 20mph 16mph 20mph
300m
300m 12mph 13mph 17mph 18mph 13mph 10mph
Glen
Glen 11mph 11mph 16mph 18mph 13mph 11mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m -2 degrees Celsius -2 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 0 degrees Celsius -2 degrees Celsius
900m
900m 2 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius
600m
600m 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius
Glen
Glen 11 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1800m
1800m
1800m
1800m
1800m
1800m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

The day will be dry with early low cloud breaking and lifting above the summits during the morning.

Weather

A day dry with sunny spells. High cloud will spread northeast from the late afternoon.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

40% increasing 90% by the afternoon.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud will be broken 600-800m in the early morning rising to above the summits by midday. The visibility will be good.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast