Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for settled weather Thursday. High confidence for more unsettled weather over the weekend, but low confidence on the exact details
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry and sunny. Early low cloud in east.
| Time | 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% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
S
27
|
S
26
|
S
35
|
S
29
|
SE
19
|
S
17
|
| 900m |
S
16
|
S
17
|
S
26
|
S
24
|
SE
14
|
S
13
|
| 600m |
SW
3
|
S
8
|
S
20
|
S
19
|
S
9
|
SE
3
|
| 300m |
E
1
|
E
3
|
S
10
|
SE
10
|
SE
9
|
NE
3
|
| Glen |
NW
2
|
S
5
|
S
12
|
SE
5
|
S
6
|
N
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 31 | 32 | 44 | 37 | 24 | 21 |
| 900m | 20 | 22 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 17 |
| 600m | 11 | 16 | 34 | 33 | 16 | 7 |
| 300m | 3 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Glen | 8 | 10 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
9°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
11°
|
15°
|
15°
|
11°
|
5°
|
| Glen |
6°
|
12°
|
16°
|
15°
|
12°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,800m
|
1,500m
|
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
| 900m |
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
11°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
4°
|
| Glen |
6°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
11°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Gusts of 40mph or so for a time will give difficult walking conditions with a risk of being blown off balance and energy output significantly increased when walking into the wind. Be prepared for strong sunshine and a risk of sunburn and dehydration on long hikes.
Weather
A dry, warm, sunny day, but breezy. Some low cloud over eastern upslopes gradually clearing to the coast in the morning. Some mist or fog patches forming in glens overnight, clearing soon after dawn. Chilly in the early morning and late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% early morning, otherwise 100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally clear summits and excellent visibilities. Some patches of cloud around low elevations of eastern upslopes in the early morning, but summits rising above the cloud layer. A few mist or fog patches in glens at first.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with bright or sunny spells in the morning. Sunshine will turn hazier with higher cloud through the afternoon, with the chance of a few showers, these may turn heavy and more persistent in late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 15-25mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 2C rising to plus 13C by day.
- Glen Plus 2C rising to plus 20C by day.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Summits clear and excellent visibilities much of the day. Chance of visibilities falling moderate or poor in any showers later.
Mountain weather information
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with showers or perhaps longer outbreaks of rain. Light winds.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely cloudy start, increasing bright spells likely later. A few showers. Light winds.
Mon 4 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud and bright spells. A few showers, turning wintry over summits. Light 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
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service