Mountain weather
Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
SE
20
|
E
26
|
SE
27
|
S
22
|
SE
26
|
SE
22
|
| 900m |
SE
13
|
SE
17
|
SE
21
|
SE
18
|
SE
19
|
SE
15
|
| 600m |
E
8
|
E
11
|
SE
18
|
S
18
|
SE
21
|
S
14
|
| 300m |
SW
5
|
E
9
|
SE
13
|
SE
11
|
SE
10
|
SE
9
|
| Glen |
SE
2
|
E
3
|
SE
10
|
S
9
|
SE
7
|
SW
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 23 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 27 |
| 900m | 16 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
| 600m | 10 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 18 |
| 300m | 7 | 12 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Glen | 4 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 5 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
13°
|
16°
|
17°
|
16°
|
13°
|
| Glen |
10°
|
14°
|
19°
|
20°
|
18°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,700m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
1°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 900m |
2°
|
4°
|
7°
|
9°
|
7°
|
3°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
11°
|
| Glen |
10°
|
14°
|
16°
|
17°
|
16°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Windy conditions will make for fairly arduous walking on exposed terrain with buffeting of clothing. Balance may be affected at times. Be prepared for strong sunshine and a risk of sunburn and dehydration on long hikes.
Weather
A dry, warm, sunny day. Some low cloud over eastern upslopes of the Trossachs or 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
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
Southeast gusting 20-30mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 4C rising to plus 13C by day.
- Glen Plus 5C rising to plus 18C 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:
Largely cloudy but with some bright spells possible at times. Showers or perhaps longer outbreaks of rain. Light winds.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely cloudy start with a few showers. Increasing bright spells likely later. Light winds.
Mon 4 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud and bright spells. A few showers, turning wintry over summits. Light 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 Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and the rest of Lochaber, Argyll including the Isles, Loch Lomond, Trossachs and Arran
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