Mountain weather

Southwest Highlands

Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High confidence in generally settled weather. Lower confidence for detail of low cloud Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

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Sunset:

This evening forecast

Dry with late sunshine leading to clear spells. Eastern areas - particularly of the Trossachs - will see patchy low cloud. The odd mist or fog patch forming in the valleys. East to southeast winds gusting 25-35mph at times. Feeling chilly at height.

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Sunset:
Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

hazard 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, sunny.

Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Partly cloudy (night) Partly cloudy (night) Sunny intervals Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Clear night
Chance of precipitation
(at 800m)
00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00%

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
1300m SE
14
SE
12
E
10
NE
12
SE
12
S
8
S
5
E
6
900m SE
16
SE
8
SE
6
SE
6
S
6
S
7
S
4
E
6
600m SE
7
SE
6
NE
6
E
7
E
5
SW
6
S
4
SE
3
300m SE
4
SE
4
NE
3
NE
5
SE
5
SW
6
SW
4
SE
4
Glen N
2
SE
3
E
2
E
3
SE
3
S
5
S
4
S
2
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
1300m 17 14 12 15 15 11 7 7
900m 20 11 8 10 9 10 6 7
600m 10 8 8 10 8 9 6 4
300m 6 6 6 7 8 9 6 5
Glen 6 5 8 6 6 8 6 4

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m
900m
10°
600m
10°
12°
12°
300m
13°
14°
14°
11°
Glen
10°
15°
17°
16°
11°
Freezing Level
900m
1,000m
1,000m
1,100m
1,200m
1,400m
1,400m
1,400m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
1300m
-4°
-2°
-1°
900m
-6°
-4°
-1°
600m
11°
11°
300m
12°
13°
13°
10°
Glen
10°
14°
16°
15°
11°

Additional weather information

Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view

Chilly and breezy in the early hours. Note the high UV risk.

Weather

Some patches of mist or fog forming in valleys overnight and some low cloud spreading into eastern areas. This clearing through the morning to leave a dry and sunny day.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80% or higher.

Low cloud and visibility

Some patches of cloud around summit height in eastern areas, but the highest summits likely above the cloud layer. Some mist or fog patches forming in the valleys in the early morning. Any low cloud, mist, or fog will clear by mid-morning. Otherwise clear with good visibilities.

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Mountain weather information

Weather

Another dry and sunny day once any overnight mist or fog patches have cleared.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

90% or higher.

Maximum wind speed expected

Southeast 10-20mph in the early hours. Otherwise light and variable.

Temperature

  • At 800m Minus 1C rising to plus 11C by day.
  • Glen Plus 1C rising to plus 18C by day.
  • Freezing level Above summits.

Low cloud and visibility

Some mist or fog patches forming in the valleys in the early morning, clearing by mid-morning. Otherwise clear with good visibilities.

Mountain weather information

Sat 25 Apr

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Another dry and sunny day. Warm by day. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.

Sun 26 Apr

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Largely dry and bright, but likely cloudier than previous days. Chance of the odd light shower. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.

Mon 27 Apr

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Dry and bright with sunny spells and variable cloud. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.

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Summit specific forecast

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