Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for often dry but sometimes rather cloudy weather over the weekend and into early next week. Low for cloud amounts.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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
Mainly dry, cold and cloudy. Clearer spells developing later.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
10% | 20% | 10% | <05% | 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 |
NE
27
|
NE
28
|
NE
23
|
NE
22
|
NE
22
|
NE
19
|
| 900m |
NE
12
|
NE
16
|
NE
16
|
NE
16
|
NE
15
|
NE
12
|
| 600m |
E
3
|
NE
6
|
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
E
6
|
E
5
|
| 300m |
N
2
|
N
5
|
NE
6
|
NE
5
|
N
5
|
N
4
|
| Glen |
NW
1
|
N
1
|
N
7
|
NE
5
|
NE
4
|
N
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 35 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
| 900m | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
| 600m | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 |
| 300m | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
| Glen | 3 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
| 900m |
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
3°
|
5°
|
3°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| Glen |
2°
|
4°
|
6°
|
4°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
700m
|
600m
|
500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-8°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
-10°
|
-11°
|
-10°
|
| 900m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| Glen |
1°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Stronger winds combined with cold air will lead to significant wind chill on the highest tops.
Weather
A lot of low cloud through the day, perhaps a few light showers in the morning. Cloud clearing south to allow some clearer spells later.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, the very highest summits are likely to be above the cloud top. Cloud tending to lift off the lower summits from mid-afternoon onwards.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in extensive hill fog between 600 and 900 metres, cloud breaking up and bases rising during the afternoon from the north.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with some bright spells. Areas of low cloud, these most likely around the far east of the area.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 Celsius
- Glen Minus 4 rising to 0 Celsius
- Freezing level 600 metres
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent visibility outside of cloud. Some thin patchy cloud around 750 metres.
Mountain weather information
Mon 29 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
After a dry start thickening cloud will bring a few showers from the north, these wintry above 1000 metres. Drier and clearer weather developing by late afternoon.
Tue 30 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry but a few wintry showers may spread from the north later in the day.
Wed 31 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with variable cloud cover. A few showers in the west. Strengthening northwesterly winds.
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Summit specific forecast
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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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