Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high, but medium for cloud details on Wednesday and Thursday.
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.
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
Dry and mainly bright with sunny spells developing. Some cloud at times over far western areas. Fresh to strong 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) |
20% | 10% | <05% | <05% | 10% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
W
18
|
W
14
|
W
12
|
W
13
|
W
13
|
SW
12
|
| 900m |
W
16
|
W
14
|
W
11
|
W
13
|
W
12
|
SW
11
|
| 600m |
W
15
|
W
12
|
W
9
|
W
11
|
W
12
|
SW
9
|
| 300m |
W
6
|
SW
9
|
W
8
|
W
9
|
W
10
|
W
6
|
| Glen |
W
7
|
SW
5
|
SW
5
|
W
6
|
NW
9
|
W
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 22 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| 900m | 20 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| 600m | 23 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| 300m | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
| Glen | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 11 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 900m |
10°
|
12°
|
15°
|
16°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| 600m |
12°
|
15°
|
18°
|
19°
|
17°
|
14°
|
| 300m |
15°
|
18°
|
22°
|
23°
|
21°
|
16°
|
| Glen |
16°
|
19°
|
23°
|
24°
|
22°
|
18°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,700m
|
2,700m
|
2,600m
|
3,200m
|
3,100m
|
2,900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
4°
|
6°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
7°
|
9°
|
13°
|
14°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
13°
|
16°
|
17°
|
15°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
14°
|
17°
|
20°
|
21°
|
19°
|
16°
|
| Glen |
15°
|
19°
|
22°
|
23°
|
21°
|
18°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
UV levels will rise high enough to require protection against sunburn even where it is cloudier in west
Weather
Cloud breaking up in morning with some sunny periods. Occasional cloud in the afternoon, mainly in west and then a clear evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% at first in west 60% in east then improving 80% in west and more than 90% in east
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud at 750-900m at first with lower banks in west. Cloud then breaking up in morning, remaining above tops for most but patches to 1000m over the Perthshire Hills. Visibility away from cloud becoming good.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Mostly dry with broken cloud and some sunshine, but cloudier over Ben Lawers and the west with some patchy hill fog.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% in far west, 80% or more elsewhere
Maximum wind speed expected
West or southwest 30 gusts 40mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 11 rising to plus 15 Celsius
- Glen Plus 12 rising to plus 23 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
For most of area cloud broken and above tops with good visibility, but in far west lower cloud 900m could bring poor visibility at times
Mountain weather information
Fri 11 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with unbroken sunshine and becoming very warm or hot. Fresh southerly winds on the tops.
Sat 12 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and sunny. Very warm even on the summits and hot at low levels. Fresh southerly winds on the tops.
Sun 13 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and sunny. Very warm even on the summits and hot at low levels. Fresh southerly winds on the tops.
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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