Mountain weather
Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in largely settled conditions until later Friday. Likely more unsettled thereafter but low confidence in 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
A dry day with prolonged sunshine.
| 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
10
|
SW
11
|
SE
9
|
S
11
|
SE
12
|
SE
17
|
| 900m |
SE
6
|
SE
5
|
SE
8
|
SE
10
|
SE
12
|
SE
16
|
| 600m |
E
5
|
W
5
|
W
6
|
S
8
|
S
8
|
S
7
|
| 300m |
S
2
|
N
3
|
SE
8
|
S
6
|
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
| Glen |
S
1
|
E
1
|
S
4
|
S
5
|
S
5
|
NE
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 21 |
| 900m | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 21 |
| 600m | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| 300m | 3 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Glen | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
15°
|
16°
|
15°
|
12°
|
| Glen |
10°
|
13°
|
17°
|
18°
|
17°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,600m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
15°
|
14°
|
11°
|
| Glen |
9°
|
13°
|
16°
|
17°
|
16°
|
12°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Occasionally gusty conditions late in the evening 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
Areas of low cloud around low elevations. This all clearing shortly after dawn to leave a dry and sunny day. Freshening winds later in the day.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% in east in early morning, otherwise 90% or higher.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud forming around low elevations in the early morning, but the summits rising above the cloud layer. This largely clear by mid morning to leave clear summits and good visibilities.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A dry day with long spells of sunshine, but this turning hazy at times with areas of high cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 25-35 mph, easing to 15-20 mph in the afternoon.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 1 Celsius increasing to 9 Celsius.
- Glen 4 Celsius increasing to 18 Celsius.
- Freezing level 1200-1400m overnight, soon rising above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
No low cloud and excellent visibility.
Mountain weather information
Fri 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry with hazy sunshine. Light winds and freezing level above summits.
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy and unsettled with a risk of scattered showers. Light winds and freezing level above summits.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with a further risk of showers, though uncertainty in this aspect of the forecast. Light winds and freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
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
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service