Mountain weather

South Grampian and Southeast Highlands

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.

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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

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

hazard 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)
Sunny intervals Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Partly cloudy (night)
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
10°
900m
11°
12°
11°
600m
11°
14°
15°
14°
300m
12°
16°
18°
15°
Glen
12°
16°
18°
15°
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
900m
10°
12°
10°
600m
10°
13°
14°
13°
300m
12°
16°
17°
14°
Glen
12°
16°
17°
13°

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.

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Sunset:

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

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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

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Sunset:

A dry and mostly settled day, but largely cloudy. Light winds.

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Summit specific forecast

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