Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales

Confidence

High for the generally unsettled weather conditions. Low for precipitation detail on Friday.

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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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.

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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.

Mountain weather forecast

Early rain, heavy at times will clear to leave a drier and brighter afternoon. Feeling fresher. Blustery on the summits.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Weather symbols Heavy Rain Cloudy Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Cloudy Light rain showers (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
Chance of precipitation
80%
30%
20%
20%
20%
60%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m W 23mph knots
W
23mph
W 31mph knots
W
31mph
W 31mph knots
W
31mph
W 30mph knots
W
30mph
W 29mph knots
W
29mph
W 30mph knots
W
30mph
300m
300m W 15mph knots
W
15mph
W 19mph knots
W
19mph
W 20mph knots
W
20mph
W 21mph knots
W
21mph
W 18mph knots
W
18mph
W 17mph knots
W
17mph
Valley
Valley W 10mph knots
W
10mph
W 14mph knots
W
14mph
W 17mph knots
W
17mph
W 15mph knots
W
15mph
W 13mph knots
W
13mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 31mph 40mph 42mph 41mph 40mph 41mph
300m
300m 31mph 37mph 39mph 40mph 37mph 35mph
Valley
Valley 26mph 30mph 35mph 30mph 29mph 26mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 7 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 10 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1900m
1800m
2000m
2000m
2000m
1900m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Persistent rain during the morning may lead to difficult walking conditions, with waterlogged pathways. Suitable footwear and waterproof clothing is advised. Becoming drier and brighter with sunny spells into the afternoon, with associated medium UV levels, therefore sun protection may be advised. There is a risk of gales over the summits, so this may make walking tricky.

Weather

Low cloud, hill fog and persistent rain is likely on Friday morning, which could become heavy at times. This should clear by mid-morning to give generally drier and brighter conditions, although the odd shower cannot be ruled out. Blustery winds developing through the afternoon, with gales possible on the summits.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

20% becoming 80% by mid-morning.

Low cloud and visibility

Broken cloud with bases 300-400m at first, quickly lifting through the morning to well above summits. Generally good visibility, though poor in any precipitation.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast