Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for conditions to stay unsettled but low for any detail and timing of rain and showers.
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.
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
Mostly dry start, turning cloudier with the odd shower. Drier east. Very cold.
| 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) |
00% | <05% | 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
S
8
|
S
14
|
S
22
|
S
22
|
S
21
|
S
22
|
| 900m |
S
8
|
S
13
|
S
16
|
S
15
|
S
13
|
S
15
|
| 600m |
W
3
|
SW
3
|
S
7
|
S
6
|
S
5
|
S
7
|
| 300m |
W
1
|
S
2
|
S
1
|
SE
3
|
S
2
|
E
2
|
| Glen |
W
3
|
W
3
|
W
1
|
N
3
|
SW
3
|
NE
1
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 10 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
| 900m | 9 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
| 600m | 3 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
| 300m | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Glen | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
| 900m |
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
0°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| Glen |
-2°
|
-2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| Freezing Level |
200m
|
100m
|
400m
|
700m
|
600m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-10°
|
-11°
|
-10°
|
-10°
|
| 900m |
-4°
|
-5°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
| 300m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
| Glen |
-4°
|
-4°
|
0°
|
1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
A mostly clear morning but cloud building through the day from the south and making for tricky navigation later in the day. Feeling very cold, warm clothing needed.
Weather
A largely dry morning with sunny spells, any valley fog clearing. Turning cloudier from the south in the afternoon with a few showers possible over southern parts in the afternoon and evening, these wintry above 600m. Winds strong at times over higher hills. Cold.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%, becoming 10% on southern hills through the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly clear skies in the morning. Cloud bases 600-800m building in the afternoon, extensive in south, more isolated in north. Visibility very good outside of cloud.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A mostly dry and cloudy start before rain spreads northwards in the morning. Turning drier again in the evening with some clear spells developing. Rain turning wintry above 800m. Breezy southeasterly winds, perhaps strong on highest hills. Very cold.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%, becoming 60% in the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly 20-25mph gusting 25-30mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 6 Celsius.
- Freezing level 800-1000m
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud bases 400-600m, falling to lower slopes in rain or snow. Low cloud becoming more isolated in the evening with some clear spells. Visibility good outside of cloud, falling to a few kms in rain or snow.
Mountain weather information
Sun 18 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with a few wintry showers possible. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds. Freezing level 800m.
Mon 19 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly dry with bright spells. Strong southeasterly winds. Freezing level 800m.
Tue 20 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with rain spreading eastwards later. Fresh southeasterly winds. Freezing level 1000m.
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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