Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales

Confidence

High confidence for a hot and humid spell of weather between Wednesday and Sunday. Lower confidence for potential severe thunderstorm development on Friday.

Mountain hazards

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.

Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.

Mountain weather forecast

Hot and humid again with prolonged strong sunshine. Rather breezy on summits.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
10%

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 SE 6mph knots
SE
6mph
SE 12mph knots
SE
12mph
SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
SE 15mph knots
SE
15mph
SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
SE 10mph knots
SE
10mph
300m
300m E 4mph knots
E
4mph
SE 9mph knots
SE
9mph
SE 11mph knots
SE
11mph
SE 12mph knots
SE
12mph
SE 9mph knots
SE
9mph
E 6mph knots
E
6mph
Valley
Valley E 4mph knots
E
4mph
SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph
SE 10mph knots
SE
10mph
SE 11mph knots
SE
11mph
SE 9mph knots
SE
9mph
E 7mph knots
E
7mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 14mph 16mph 20mph 21mph 22mph 19mph
300m
300m 8mph 14mph 18mph 21mph 19mph 18mph
Valley
Valley 11mph 13mph 18mph 20mph 19mph 20mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 19 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 20 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 26 degrees Celsius 26 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 21 degrees Celsius 26 degrees Celsius 28 degrees Celsius 28 degrees Celsius 26 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3900m
3900m
3800m
3800m
3700m
3700m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Hot and humid conditions forecast again on Thursday with a significant risk of heat related health impacts for all. The best walking conditions will be during the very early morning ahead of rapid rises in temperature by the afternoon, but take plenty of water to stay hydrated. Very strong sunshine also accompanying the high temperatures so sunscreen is also necessary.

Weather

Dry with some patchy valley mist possible around dawn. Any early mist patches quickly clearing to leave a sunny and hot, humid day. Breezier than on Wednesday with strengthening winds through the day, especially over higher fells.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

100%.

Low cloud and visibility

No low cloud expected. Some patchy valley fog early daytime, otherwise a rather hazy start with visibilities becoming very good by mid-late morning.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast