Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for most aspects throughout the forecast period with the main uncertainty cloud amounts, especially in the outlook period.
This evening forecast
Low cloud with some patchy light drizzle at first. Turning dry by late evening with some cloud breaks forming towards midnight. Moderate southeast winds gusting 20-25 mph across the summits. Freezing level around 1000m.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry and sunny, but feeling cold.
| 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) |
<05% | 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 |
S
12
|
S
9
|
S
12
|
S
13
|
S
10
|
S
9
|
S
7
|
S
5
|
| 900m |
S
12
|
S
9
|
S
11
|
S
12
|
S
9
|
S
9
|
S
7
|
S
4
|
| 600m |
S
8
|
S
4
|
S
5
|
S
4
|
S
4
|
SE
4
|
SW
3
|
SE
2
|
| 300m |
SE
6
|
SE
3
|
E
2
|
SE
2
|
SW
3
|
S
2
|
S
4
|
S
3
|
| Glen |
SE
2
|
SW
2
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
SW
2
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
W
3
|
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 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| 900m | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| 600m | 12 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 300m | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Glen | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| 900m |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| Glen |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Freezing Level |
900m
|
900m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
700m
|
600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-6°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
| 900m |
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
3°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| Glen |
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Some uncertainty in cloud amounts, particularly across eastern hills, but generally a fine day expected.
Weather
Dry with patchy low cloud through the early hours, most extensive over eastern hills. Then a dry day with any remaining low cloud soon dispersing to give largely sunny conditions. Lengthy clear spells in the evening and overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Some patchy cloud around dawn, but soon dispersing to leave hills mostly cloud free with very good visibility. A chance that some patchy cloud may affect eastern hills at times, although summits should remain clear.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with some patchy cloud and lengthy clear spells through the early hours. Christmas day then dry with good sunny spells across western hills. Patchy cloud often affecting eastern hills, although the munro tops likely to remain above any low cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 10-15 mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 Celsius, but plus 2 or 3 Celsius on the munro tops.
- Glen Minus 1 Celsius rising to plus 3 Celsius.
- Freezing level 600-700m, but summits above freezing.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally very good or excellent visibility with many hills cloud free. However, occasional patchy cloud is likely to affect eastern hills, mainly between 700 and 900m.
Mountain weather information
Fri 26 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and sunny on the tops. Some fog in the glens, lifting to patchy cloud affecting the slopes during the day. Moderate easterly winds. Freezing level around 800m, although the summits above freezing.
Sat 27 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and sunny on the tops to start, but cloud on the lower slopes likely to rise and envelop the summits, particularly across eastern hills, perhaps giving a few spots of drizzle. Moderate to fresh northeast winds. Freezing level around 1000-1200m, dropping to 600m in the evening.
Sun 28 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with low cloud, although the highest summits likely to be above the cloud, particularly early on. Light north or northeast winds. Freezing level around 600m.
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Summit specific forecast
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