Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for settled weather for the next few days, but low for extent of precipitation on Friday and Saturday. Low for extent of cloud on Tuesday.
This evening forecast
Variable amounts of cloud with a few showers at first.
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.
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 settled although cloud may linger in the east of the area
| 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 |
NE
7
|
NE
6
|
E
6
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
S
5
|
SE
5
|
| 900m |
NE
5
|
NE
4
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
S
5
|
SE
4
|
| 600m |
NE
2
|
NE
2
|
E
2
|
E
3
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
S
5
|
SW
3
|
| 300m |
NE
1
|
NE
2
|
NE
2
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
E
5
|
SE
6
|
E
2
|
| Glen |
NE
2
|
NE
2
|
E
2
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
E
6
|
SE
6
|
SE
2
|
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 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| 900m | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| 600m | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| 300m | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 4 |
| Glen | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
3°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
8°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
10°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
11°
|
6°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
11°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,400m
|
1,500m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
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°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
4°
|
6°
|
4°
|
1°
|
| 900m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
7°
|
9°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| 600m |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
9°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
10°
|
5°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
10°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
Dry throughout. A mostly cloudy morning but cloud lifting and breaking by the afternoon to give some sunshine, although some low cloud lingering across Angus and the southern Cairngorms.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, best chance in the afternoon across the west of the area
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in cloud down to 300 to 600 metres at first, this gradually lifting through the morning. Improved visibility in the afternoon with patchy cloud around 900 metres, but some lingering cloud down to 700 metres in the east of the area
Mountain weather information
Weather
Early morning fog patches and areas of low cloud soon dispersing. Otherwise a dry day with some prolonged sunshine.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 15 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 11 Celsius
- Glen Plus 4 rising to 14 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility with little in the way of summit cloud although some haziness in the air. Some low cloud between 300 and 600 metres at first but this dispersing through the morning.
Mountain weather information
Thu 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and sunny once overnight low cloud has cleared.
Fri 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with sunny spells but a small chance of showers, low confidence in this aspect of the forecast.
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with some showery rain.
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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