Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in dry, largely sunny conditions for Friday followed by a cloudier day on Saturday. Also high confidence for conditions turning widely unsettled for Sunday.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear spells. Some patchy mist and fog developing in glens. Moderate to fresh summit winds.
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.
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. Fresh to strong winds on summits.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 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% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
SW
22
|
SW
23
|
SW
23
|
SW
24
|
SW
28
|
SW
24
|
SW
24
|
SW
26
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| 900m |
SW
16
|
SW
17
|
SW
17
|
SW
17
|
SW
18
|
SW
18
|
SW
17
|
SW
18
|
| 600m |
SW
5
|
SW
7
|
SW
9
|
SW
7
|
SW
12
|
SW
11
|
SW
10
|
SW
10
|
| 300m |
SW
2
|
SW
2
|
W
4
|
SW
4
|
SW
8
|
SW
9
|
SW
5
|
W
5
|
| Glen |
W
3
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
SW
4
|
SW
7
|
SW
9
|
SW
5
|
W
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 34 |
| 900m | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
| 600m | 11 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| 300m | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 |
| Glen | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 900m |
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
4°
|
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
8°
|
14°
|
14°
|
10°
|
6°
|
| Glen |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
8°
|
14°
|
15°
|
11°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,600m
|
1,900m
|
1,800m
|
1,700m
|
1,500m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-4°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-3°
|
| 900m |
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
0°
|
2°
|
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
7°
|
12°
|
12°
|
9°
|
5°
|
| Glen |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
7°
|
13°
|
13°
|
10°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Glens becoming warm for March in the afternoon, but note the sub-zero wind chill on highest summits alongside 30-35mph gusts that may make walking fairly arduous at times.
Weather
Any early mist and fog patches in glens quickly clearing. Otherwise a dry day with plenty of sunshine and just a few patches of cloud developing in the afternoon above summits. Fresh to strong winds on tops.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Visibility will be generally very good, but poor or very poor in early mist or fog in valley.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A mainly cloudy but dry day with some haze or mist to start. The best of the sunnier spells across eastern areas.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Cloud bases 800-900m in the morning, lifting slightly in the afternoon. Visibility generally good, but poor in any early morning mist.
Maximum wind speed expected
10-15mph gusting 20-25mph on summits and ridges.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3C rising 7C
- Glen Plus 5C rising 14C
- Freezing level 1200m
Low cloud and visibility
60% best chances in the east.
Mountain weather information
Sun 22 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and summit fog. Strong summit winds. Freezing level above summits by day.
Mon 23 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A much colder day with bright spells and wintry showers, freezing level 400m. Strong summit winds.
Tue 24 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with rain spreading across Scotland and freezing levels rising above summits. Fresh to strong summit winds.
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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