Mountain weather

Mountain weather

South Grampian and Southeast Highlands

Confidence

Reasonably high confidence in the overall evolution with cool and at times unsettled weather.

Mountain hazards

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.

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

Mostly dry with variable cloud and sunny spells. The odd light shower possible. Chilly.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Light snow showers (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
20%
30%
30%
30%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m N 14mph knots
N
14mph
N 11mph knots
N
11mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 11mph knots
N
11mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
900m
900m N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 5mph knots
N
5mph
600m
600m N 5mph knots
N
5mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
N 3mph knots
N
3mph
300m
300m N 7mph knots
N
7mph
N 8mph knots
N
8mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
NE 3mph knots
NE
3mph
Glen
Glen NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
N 7mph knots
N
7mph
N 6mph knots
N
6mph
NE 5mph knots
NE
5mph
NE 3mph knots
NE
3mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m 16mph 15mph 14mph 14mph 13mph 9mph
900m
900m 10mph 14mph 13mph 14mph 11mph 7mph
600m
600m 8mph 13mph 12mph 13mph 10mph 6mph
300m
300m 14mph 15mph 14mph 14mph 12mph 7mph
Glen
Glen 9mph 13mph 14mph 13mph 10mph 6mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m -10 degrees Celsius -7 degrees Celsius -6 degrees Celsius -5 degrees Celsius -5 degrees Celsius -6 degrees Celsius
900m
900m -5 degrees Celsius -4 degrees Celsius -2 degrees Celsius -2 degrees Celsius -2 degrees Celsius -3 degrees Celsius
600m
600m -1 degrees Celsius 0 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 2 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 3 degrees Celsius
Glen
Glen 5 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
700m
600m
700m
600m
600m
700m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Feeling cold and with a notable UV level so suitable clothing is advised as well as any protection from the sun.

Weather

It will be largely dry through the day with variable cloud and clear then sunny spells. The odd light shower may develop through the middle of the day, wintry above 700-800m. Feeling chilly.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80% or higher

Low cloud and visibility

Summits largely clear with cloud lying above. There will be temporary and rapid reductions in visibilities as showers pass through, with perhaps the odd patch of cloud around summit height.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast