Mountain weather

Mountain weather

South Grampian and Southeast Highlands

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Confidence

High confidence for settled dry conditions continuing, very warm and humid at times in the coming days. Risk of heavy showers later in the week.

Mountain hazards

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.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Warm, dry and sunny with gentle breezes.

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
 Weather symbols Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
 Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
 1100m SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
 W 8mph knots
W
8mph
 W 8mph knots
W
8mph
 W 12mph knots
W
12mph
 W 10mph knots
W
10mph
 SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
900m
 900m SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
 W 8mph knots
W
8mph
 W 7mph knots
W
7mph
 W 11mph knots
W
11mph
 W 10mph knots
W
10mph
 SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
600m
 600m W 6mph knots
W
6mph
 W 6mph knots
W
6mph
 W 6mph knots
W
6mph
 W 9mph knots
W
9mph
 W 7mph knots
W
7mph
 SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph
300m
 300m W 4mph knots
W
4mph
 SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph
 SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph
 SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
 W 7mph knots
W
7mph
 NE 2mph knots
NE
2mph
Glen
 Glen W 2mph knots
W
2mph
 SE 3mph knots
SE
3mph
 SE 5mph knots
SE
5mph
 E 7mph knots
E
7mph
 E 5mph knots
E
5mph
 NE 3mph knots
NE
3mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
 1100m 12mph 11mph 11mph 15mph 14mph 9mph
900m
 900m 10mph 10mph 11mph 15mph 13mph 8mph
600m
 600m 8mph 9mph 9mph 13mph 12mph 7mph
300m
 300m 7mph 8mph 8mph 10mph 13mph 6mph
Glen
 Glen 4mph 5mph 9mph 12mph 8mph 4mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
1100m
 1100m 7 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
900m
 900m 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius
600m
 600m 13 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 15 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Glen
 Glen 17 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2800m
2700m
2700m
2700m
2900m
3700m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

High UV levels with risk of sunburn and heat stroke, carry plenty of water.

Weather

Some early mist and low cloud will burn off leaving a dry and sunny day but feeling very warm at times and often humid. High UV levels throughout the day. Gentle west or southwesterly winds.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

90%, some early patchy cloud.

Low cloud and visibility

Patchy cloud above 600m early in the day will clear during the morning, very good visibility throughout the day.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast

Including South and East Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire and Angus Hills, Ben Vrackie, Ben Lawers, Loch Tay and Ochils

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