Mountain weather
Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for general evolution, but low for frontal details on Wednesday and Thursday.
This evening forecast
A band of showery rain will push east through the evening, heavy at times and falling as snow above 900m at first but down to 500-600m later. Cloud quite widespread down to 400-600m with associated poor visibilities at first, summits becoming largely clear with good visibilities through late evening, though still falling rapidly poor in any passing showers. Turning mainly dry by midnight but small chance of the odd snow shower around in the north. Feeling cold with south to southwest winds 30-40mph, chance of summit gales at first, veering northwest.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry, bright, chilly. Chance of the odd snow shower in morning.
| 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% | 10% | <05% | <05% | 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 |
W
29
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SW
27
|
SW
25
|
SW
21
|
SW
16
|
SW
14
|
S
15
|
SE
18
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| 900m |
W
16
|
W
16
|
W
14
|
W
12
|
SW
13
|
SW
11
|
S
11
|
S
14
|
| 600m |
SW
16
|
SW
17
|
SW
15
|
SW
14
|
SW
14
|
SW
12
|
S
12
|
S
12
|
| 300m |
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
SW
8
|
S
6
|
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
S
6
|
S
7
|
| Glen |
W
6
|
SW
4
|
SW
4
|
SW
3
|
SW
8
|
SW
8
|
SW
4
|
S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 35 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 |
| 900m | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| 600m | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| 300m | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 |
| Glen | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-5°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
| 900m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Glen |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
600m
|
600m
|
600m
|
600m
|
700m
|
800m
|
800m
|
700m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
-14°
|
-13°
|
-13°
|
-11°
|
-10°
|
-8°
|
-9°
|
-10°
|
| 900m |
-8°
|
-8°
|
-8°
|
-6°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-5°
|
-7°
|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
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| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| Glen |
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
3°
|
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. Feeling cold at height. Note that summit winds may be 10-15mph higher than those in the table through the evening.
Weather
Dry with clear then sunny spells in the morning, very small chance of the odd snow shower in the north. Staying dry through the afternoon but some high level cloud will turn the sunshine hazy at times. Feeling cold at height. Strengthening southerly winds in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally clear summits and good visibilities with afternoon high-level cloud well above summits. The very odd patch of cloud down to around 600-800m as showers pass through in the morning with visibilities falling quickly but temporarily poor.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry but chilly in the early hours, but clouding over before dawn with outbreaks of rain spreading north. Staying cloudy but somewhat drier in the afternoon. Strengthening southerly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
75% in early hours, falling to 25% by midday.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 30-40mph, increasing to 50-60mph at times over the highest summits, perhaps gusting 70mph later.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 2C rising to plus 4C.
- Glen Minus 1C rising to plus 10C.
- Freezing level 600-800m rising to 1600-1800m.
Low cloud and visibility
Summits largely clear and good visibilities in the early hours, but cloud down to 500-700m becoming quite widespread with visibilities falling poor in hill fog and outbreaks of rain.
Mountain weather information
Thu 5 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence in exact timing details. Cloudy with rain spreading east, turning to snow later as freezing level falls from 1600-1800m to 600-800m. Likely drier in evening with a few showers. Strong southerly winds easing, veering westerly.
Fri 6 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Often dry, chance of a few snow showers. Variable cloud and bright spells. Freezing level rising to 1200-1400m later. Strengthening southwest winds.
Sat 7 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Again mostly dry with variable cloud and some bright spells, but chance of a few showers. Strong south to southwest winds. Freezing level around 1000-1200m.
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Summit specific forecast
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