Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for general developments. Medium for cloud details.
This evening forecast
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Strong to gale force south or southwest winds at height.
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
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Windy.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 50% | 70% | 40% | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
29
|
S
28
|
S
27
|
S
27
|
S
27
|
SW
17
|
SW
13
|
SW
14
|
| 300m |
S
18
|
S
21
|
S
20
|
S
19
|
S
16
|
SW
10
|
SW
5
|
SW
6
|
| Valley |
S
16
|
S
16
|
S
15
|
S
15
|
S
14
|
SW
7
|
SW
4
|
SW
5
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 23 | 18 | 21 |
| 300m | 38 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 31 | 22 | 15 | 17 |
| Valley | 35 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
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| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,900m
|
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,800m
|
1,700m
|
1,200m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing further to add.
Weather
Cloudy but mainly dry overnight. Cloudy with occasional rain and drizzle during daylight hours, then becoming dry with the cloud beginning to lift and break during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% falling 30% in rain and drizzle.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud, base 500 to 800m, the cloud gradually lifting and breaking through the evening. Visibility moderate to very poor in cloud, rain and drizzle, otherwise good or very good.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4mm | 2.5mm | 6mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Patchy low cloud and rain possible overnight and early morning. Mainly dry during daylight hours with any low cloud soon clearing to leave a bright day with sunny spells. Clear skies in the evening with mist and freezing fog patches possibly forming in the dales.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% overnight and early morning, becoming 90% or more during daylight hours.
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 5 to 10mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Zero to Plus 4 Celsius
- Valley Plus 2 to 8 Celsius
- Freezing level Around the summits, rising above the summit during the day.
Low cloud and visibility
Moderate to very poor in early low cloud and rain, but mostly very good.
Mountain weather information
Wed 4 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low cloud, mist and freezing fog possible overnight and through the morning, otherwise dry with sunny or clear spells. Light or moderate south or southeast winds at height. Freezing level could be well down at first, but mainly near or above the summits.
Thu 5 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain, heavy at times, perhaps turning wintry over the tops as it clears. Fresh to strong south becoming northwesterly winds. Freezing level mainly above the summits, but lowering later.
Fri 6 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and bright with sunny or clear spells. Moderate or fresh northwesterly winds at height. Freezing level near or above the 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
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.