Mountain weather

Mountain weather

South Grampian and Southeast Highlands

Confidence

High for changeable weather to continue over the next few days.

Sunrise: Sunset:
Sunrise: Sunset:
Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

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

Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.

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.
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

Windy and mainly dry with just a few passing showers

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

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 SW 36mph knots
SW
36mph
SW 35mph knots
SW
35mph
SW 33mph knots
SW
33mph
SW 25mph knots
SW
25mph
SW 27mph knots
SW
27mph
SW 39mph knots
SW
39mph
900m
900m SW 23mph knots
SW
23mph
SW 24mph knots
SW
24mph
SW 27mph knots
SW
27mph
SW 19mph knots
SW
19mph
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph
SW 23mph knots
SW
23mph
600m
600m SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph
SW 18mph knots
SW
18mph
W 16mph knots
W
16mph
W 13mph knots
W
13mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph
300m
300m W 4mph knots
W
4mph
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph
S 3mph knots
S
3mph
Glen
Glen SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph
SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph
SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m 42mph 42mph 41mph 31mph 33mph 49mph
900m
900m 29mph 31mph 35mph 26mph 23mph 33mph
600m
600m 26mph 30mph 29mph 23mph 17mph 26mph
300m
300m 16mph 24mph 21mph 20mph 13mph 11mph
Glen
Glen 17mph 20mph 23mph 21mph 14mph 16mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
1100m -3 degrees Celsius -4 degrees Celsius -3 degrees Celsius -1 degrees Celsius -3 degrees Celsius -4 degrees Celsius
900m
900m 1 degrees Celsius 0 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius 0 degrees Celsius
600m
600m 5 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 9 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius
Glen
Glen 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1700m
1500m
1500m
1500m
1500m
1500m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Strong winds at height will make for slow progress.

Weather

Variable amounts of cloud and a few light passing showers through the day, these mainly across the west of the area. Showers may become a little more frequent through the evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80%

Low cloud and visibility

Very good visibility with patchy cloud above 900 metres, occasionally lowering to 800 metres in showers across the west in the evening.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast