Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high confidence in overall setup and for unsettled conditions to continue before colder air moves in from the north later in the week. Low confidence for exact timing of colder air becoming established.
This evening forecast
Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and snow, snow falling above 1000m. Some drier and clearer spells, especially later towards midnight. Fresh southeasterly winds. Feeling very cold.
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.
Heavy Persistent Snow
Heavy snow can lead to rapid changes in underfoot conditions and paths may become treacherous or hidden. It also brings very poor visibility and often makes navigation much more challenging. When deep snow accumulates progress is often time consuming and strenuous, significantly affecting the distance one can travel on foot. Deep drifts can develop if snow is combined with strong winds. A heightened avalanche risk is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and snow. Feeing very 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) |
10% | 40% | 40% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
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
23
|
S
20
|
SE
17
|
S
14
|
S
19
|
S
15
|
S
15
|
SE
19
|
| 900m |
S
16
|
S
10
|
SE
12
|
S
9
|
S
11
|
S
10
|
S
10
|
SE
11
|
| 600m |
S
6
|
SE
4
|
SE
6
|
S
4
|
SE
5
|
SE
5
|
S
4
|
SE
4
|
| 300m |
SE
4
|
SE
3
|
E
2
|
E
4
|
SE
4
|
SE
3
|
E
3
|
E
3
|
| Glen |
SE
3
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
E
4
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
E
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 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 23 |
| 900m | 20 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 600m | 13 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| 300m | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Glen | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| 900m |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Glen |
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-8°
|
-8°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
| 900m |
-5°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| Glen |
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
3°
|
3°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Low cloud and outbreaks of snow will make for tricky navigation on the hills.
Weather
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and snow, this becoming more persistent in the evening, snow falling above 800m. A few drier and brief brighter spells possible, especially earlier in the day. Feeling very cold.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread low cloud with base 300-500m. Visibility poor or very poor in cloud and snow.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Another cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and snow throughout, becoming heavy and persistent later in the day. Snow falling above 800m. Feeling very cold. Fresh southeasterly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeastelry 20-25mph gusting 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 800m 0 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 7 Celsius.
- Freezing level 800m.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread low cloud with base 300-500m, perhaps falling to lower slopes in heavier rain and snow. Visibility poor or very poor in cloud and snow.
Mountain weather information
Wed 11 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and hill snow. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds. Freezing level 800m becoming 400m.
Thu 12 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with rain and snow, becoming drier in the evening. Fresh to strong northeasterly winds. Freezing level falling to 100m.
Fri 13 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Some bright or sunny spells, a few snow showers possibly feeding in from the north. Fresh northerly winds. Freezing level down to valley level.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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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