Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for the dry and settled conditions prevailing. Best of the sunshine on Friday with some uncertainty on cloud amounts for the weekend.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry and largely sunny with light winds. Becoming warm.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
N
3
|
NE
4
|
W
3
|
N
4
|
NE
7
|
E
4
|
| 900m |
N
3
|
NE
3
|
W
3
|
N
4
|
NE
5
|
E
4
|
| 600m |
NE
1
|
NE
2
|
N
1
|
N
3
|
NE
5
|
SE
2
|
| 300m |
SW
1
|
S
2
|
SE
3
|
E
4
|
NE
6
|
N
3
|
| Glen |
W
1
|
S
2
|
E
4
|
E
5
|
NE
7
|
NE
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| 900m | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| 600m | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 300m | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| Glen | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
8°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
12°
|
16°
|
18°
|
15°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
4°
|
12°
|
16°
|
18°
|
15°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
1,200m
|
1,500m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
8°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| 900m |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
5°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
12°
|
16°
|
17°
|
14°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
3°
|
12°
|
16°
|
17°
|
13°
|
8°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Still rather chilly in the morning, but becoming warm in glens by afternoon. Note high UV levels.
Weather
Some early morning low cloud on eastern upslopes of Aberdeenshire and Angus hills, with fog patches in glens elsewhere. All of this quickly clearing to leave a dry and largely sunny day with just a few thin veils of high cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with clear summits. Risk of poor or very poor visibility in low level cloud and fog at first in the morning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Once again some areas of low cloud feeding in from the coast overnight, but summits often above the cloud layer. Further inland just a few patches of mist or fog in glens. Low cloud, mist and fog quickly clearing to leave a dry and sunny morning. Areas of cloud will increase during the afternoon, perhaps lowering onto summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% for much of the day, decreasing to 50% by evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
North veering east, occasional mean speeds 10-15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3 rising 11 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 4 rising 15 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility at first outside of any low level cloud, mist or fog. Cloud bases 1000-1200m will develop during the afternoon, perhaps becoming more extensive by evening in the east.
Mountain weather information
Sun 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Areas of cloud spreading in from the west during the day. Some patchy rain, especially northern areas. Gentle to moderate summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable amounts of cloud, some bright or sunny spells. Chance of some showers. Light winds.
Tue 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry and mostly settled day, but largely cloudy. Light winds.
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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