Mountain weather
Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for the dry conditions prevailing on Friday and Saturday. Best of the sunshine on Friday but some uncertainty on cloud amounts for the weekend.
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 largely sunny with light winds. Becoming warm.
| 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 |
S
4
|
N
4
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
SW
4
|
W
3
|
| 900m |
W
4
|
NW
3
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
NW
2
|
| 600m |
NE
3
|
N
3
|
W
3
|
W
4
|
SW
6
|
SW
4
|
| 300m |
NE
2
|
N
2
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
SW
5
|
S
3
|
| Glen |
S
1
|
SE
0
|
SW
2
|
SW
4
|
SW
6
|
SW
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| 900m | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| 600m | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| 300m | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| Glen | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
14°
|
16°
|
15°
|
12°
|
| Glen |
6°
|
12°
|
17°
|
18°
|
16°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
10°
|
13°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Glen |
5°
|
12°
|
16°
|
17°
|
15°
|
11°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Still rather chilly in the morning but becoming warm in glens by afternoon. Note high UV levels.
Weather
Any early morning fog patches in glens quickly clearing. Otherwise dry and largely sunny with just a few thin veils of high cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with clear summits. Risk of poor or very poor visibility in low level fog at first in the morning
Mountain weather information
Weather
A largely sunny start with just a few patches of mist or fog in glens quickly clearing. Some areas of cloud around eastern Trossachs at first, this also clearing shortly after dawn. Cloud will tend to bubble up over eastern ranges during the afternoon, perhaps lowering onto some summits towards the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% for much of the day, decreasing to 60% in the evening in the east.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeast veering southeast, occasional gusts to 10-15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3 rising 11 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 4 rising 15 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility at first outside of any low level cloud in the east, or mist or fog. A few patches of cloud above summits will develop during the afternoon, mainly over eastern ranges, perhaps lowering to 1000m during the evening.
Mountain weather information
Sun 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Areas of cloud spreading in from the west during the day. Some patchy rain, especially northern areas. Gentle to moderate summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable amounts of cloud, some bright or sunny spells. Chance of some showers. Light winds.
Tue 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry and settled day with sunny spells, but some patchy cloud in the east. 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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