Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the continued unsettled theme over the next few days. Lower for cloud and precipitation detail.
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.
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.
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
Bright start but becoming breezy with outbreaks of rain.
| 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) |
00% | <05% | 10% | 40% | 60% | 40% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SE
10
|
S
14
|
S
16
|
S
19
|
S
16
|
S
15
|
| 300m |
E
3
|
S
10
|
S
13
|
S
12
|
SE
10
|
SE
9
|
| Valley |
E
4
|
SE
10
|
S
11
|
SE
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 14 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| 300m | 6 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
| Valley | 11 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
5°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
8°
|
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
10°
|
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
1,100m
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1,400m
|
2,100m
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2,100m
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2,000m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
1°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A day for layers. A chilly start but feeling warmer in any sunnier spots that are sheltered from the wind. Moderate UV possible during the morning, before cloud thickens and lowers onto slopes. Feeling chilly in the strengthening winds.
Weather
Early sunny spells giving way to thicker cloud approaching from the west during the morning. Outbreaks of mostly light rain and drizzle during the afternoon, becoming more persistent and heavier into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% becoming 60% during the afternoon, then 20% into the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Patches of valley fog soon lifting and breaking after dawn. Cloud mostly above hilltops during the morning, then areas of cloud with base around 600m developing during the afternoon, this becoming widespread with base 400-500m into the evening. Visibility mostly very good at first, except in any lifting valley fog, gradually becoming widely moderate to very poor in rain and low cloud covering the hills.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4mm | 5.5mm | 14.8mm |
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
Cloud and outbreaks of rain continue, only slowly breaking during the morning to give some sunny spells, but also a risk of heavy showers with a low chance of thunder. A band of more persistent heavy rain, and blustery winds is expected move east early to mid-afternoon. Turning cooler and clearer after, but perhaps also with further showers.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 80% into the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 20-25mph, gusting 30-40mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 9 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 7 Celsius becoming Plus 14 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread cloud at first, mainly obscuring hills above 500m, but occasionally down to 300m. This slowly lifting and breaking to be mostly above the hilltops, perhaps just grazing tops above 700m in any heavier showers. Outside of cloud, visibility will be moderate to very poor at first in rain, but improving to become generally good, but poor in heavy rain or showers.
Mountain weather information
Thu 16 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Some brighter spells, with isolated mostly light showers. Moderate to fresh southwest winds. Cloud thickening overnight. Freezing level remaining well above summits.
Fri 17 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudier start with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, perhaps the odd heavier burst. This most likely during the afternoon with a band of heavy rain moving through. Freezing level remaining above summits.
Sat 18 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and showers. Likely staying breezy, with strong gusts near any showers. Temperatures near normal for April. Freezing level staying above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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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.