Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for generally settled conditions with high pressure dominating, but lower confidence in cloud amounts.
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.
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. Cloudy or bright. Feeling cold. Light winds. Temperature version.
| 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% | <05% | <05% | <05% | 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 |
W
8
|
SE
9
|
SE
11
|
SE
12
|
SE
13
|
SE
12
|
| 900m |
W
4
|
SE
6
|
SE
6
|
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
SE
8
|
| 600m |
N
2
|
NE
3
|
S
3
|
S
3
|
S
3
|
S
4
|
| 300m |
SW
2
|
NW
1
|
E
1
|
SE
1
|
S
2
|
S
2
|
| Glen |
W
3
|
W
2
|
W
1
|
S
1
|
SW
1
|
SW
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| 900m | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| 600m | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 300m | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Glen | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
2°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| 900m |
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
-2°
|
-1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| Glen |
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
| Freezing Level |
800m
|
500m
|
600m
|
600m
|
500m
|
400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-1°
|
-4°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-7°
|
| 900m |
0°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
| 300m |
-4°
|
-3°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| Glen |
-2°
|
-2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Medium confidence at best with cloud details.
Weather
Often cloudy during the day but staying largely dry. Very small chance of the odd spot of light drizzle, or snowflakes above 600m. However, bright with sunny spells likely across Aberdeenshire in the morning with a frost and a few freezing fog patches in the glens. A temperature inversion could see the highest summits remain cloud free.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%. Temperature inversion possible around 900m.
Low cloud and visibility
Quite extensive cloud down to 500-700m at times with visibilities falling moderate to very poor in cloud. Otherwise good or very good.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A cloudy start and mainly dry, although the chance of the odd spot of light rain, snow above 800m. Cloud should tend to lift and break during the day. Temperature inversion possible around 900m.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, temperature inversion possible around 900m.
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 5-15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 3C to plus 0C.
- Glen Minus 1C rising to plus 3C
- Freezing level Around 800-1000m.
Low cloud and visibility
Quite extensive cloud down to 500-700m at times, tending to lift and clear during the day. Temperature inversion could see the highest summits remain cloud free. Visibility moderate to very poor in cloud. Otherwise good or very good.
Mountain weather information
Sat 27 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another cloudy but mainly dry day. Chance of the odd spot of drizzle for a time. Fresh northeast winds. Freezing level around 1000-1200m, falling in evening.
Sun 28 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with variable cloud and bright spells. Cold with freezing level around 400-600m. Light variable winds.
Mon 29 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with a few light showers, wintry above 800m or so. Light northerly winds.
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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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