Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a largely fine, cold but breezy day Saturday and for an easterly or southeasterly airstream becoming established across the United Kingdom, but lower for cloud amounts from Sunday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
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 with, especially in northwest, sunny spells. Southeasterly winds increasing
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | 10% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
17
|
S
17
|
SE
16
|
SE
16
|
SE
18
|
SE
19
|
| 300m |
S
9
|
SE
10
|
SE
10
|
SE
10
|
SE
10
|
SE
13
|
| Valley |
S
6
|
SE
6
|
SE
9
|
SE
10
|
E
11
|
E
11
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 |
| 300m | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| Valley | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 27 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
0°
|
3°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
2°
|
5°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Feeling cold in the increasing southeasterly winds, gusts around 35mph over ridges and summits later in day.
Weather
Early low cloud, mist and fog slowly lifting, although may linger in places. Otherwise, largely dry with bright or sunny spells, the best of these across more western hills. Cloud increases through the late afternoon and evening with patchy light rain and drizzle developing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Around 75% in northwest, but nearer 60% falling to 40% later in south and east. Chances fall further through the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional, or especially in the south and east later in the day, periods of cloud above about 600m, cloud becoming more extensive, especially across the south and east through the evening. Away from cloud visibility very good or excellent, perhaps falling to several kilometres in evening rain and drizzle.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9mm | 11.1mm | 29.7mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Some clear spells in the northwest overnight, otherwise cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. Then a mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain and drizzle through the day, while western hills look drier with some bright or sunny spells. Risk of more persistent rain edging west through the late afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Around 40% in the west but nearer 25% in the east.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly backing easterly 20mph, gusts around 35mph over ridges and summits.
Temperature
- At 600m Around plus 2 Celsius at first rising to plus 6 Celsius
- Valley Around plus 2 or 3 Celsius at dawn rising to plus 8 or 9 Celsius by day
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Periods or persistent cloud, but occasional at times in west, above about 450-600m. Away from cloud visibility very good falling to several kilometres in rain and drizzle.
Mountain weather information
Mon 22 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy start with rain, the rain dying out and sunny spells developing, especially across western hills. Occasionally strong easterly or southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits
Tue 23 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy, some brighter spells in west, with patchy rain and drizzle, perhaps a little sleet or wet snow on highest summits. Fresh easterly winds. Freezing level just above summits.
Wed 24 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy morning with patchy rain, drizzle and summit sleet or wet snow, but drier and, especially in west, brighter in afternoon. Fresh easterly winds easing. Freezing level just above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.