Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for cool, showery conditions with occasionally strong winds on Monday and Tuesday, then a transition to milder weather from midweek. Moderate for sleet level in showers today.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Early rain clearing to bright spells and blustery showers. Feeling cold.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
80% | 80% | 70% | 50% | 30% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
N
11
|
NE
21
|
N
20
|
N
18
|
N
16
|
N
15
|
| 300m |
NW
6
|
N
14
|
N
14
|
N
13
|
N
11
|
N
11
|
| Valley |
N
5
|
N
10
|
N
12
|
N
11
|
N
10
|
N
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 16 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| 300m | 14 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 |
| Valley | 16 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
900m
|
800m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
1°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Some difficult conditions early morning with quite extensive hill fog and occasional rain, though improving by the afternoon. Given significant wind chill at height appropriate winter weather clothing is strongly advisable.
Weather
Cloudy early morning with a band of rain moving south, followed by brighter conditions and scattered showers. Sleet possible in heavier showers above 600-700m or so. Turning drier during the evening with occasional clear spells and likely fewer showers around.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% in the morning, 70% by the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud around 500-600m in the early morning, then periodically bases 600-700m in the afternoon, particularly in or following any passing showers. Summits more often clearest in the west of the Park. Visibilities generally very good, but temporarily down to several kilometres rain, sleet and showers.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 19.9mm | 24.5mm | 24.7mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Chance for a few early showers, mainly in the east and perhaps wintry across the highest peaks. Otherwise a dry day with bright spells gradually increasing. Brisk wind initially, but easing with time.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% becoming 90% from late morning
Maximum wind speed expected
Northerly 15-20mph, with gusts 25-30mph at first, easing gradually.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 1 to 2 Celsius
- Valley Minus 2 Celsius increasing 6 Celsius for the afternoon
- Freezing level Around 700m
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional bases to around 500m early daytime, otherwise summits largely cloud free. Visibilities excellent overall, temporarily several kilometres or so in the morning in passing showers.
Mountain weather information
Wed 26 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and frosty start, then an area of rain reaches from the west during the day, accompanied by strengthening southerly winds freshening. Freezing level soon lifting above summits.
Thu 27 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Occasional rain, heavy at times, clearing to showers during the afternoon. Fresh to strong southwest winds. Freezing level above summits.
Fri 28 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Showers or longer periods of rain, perhaps turning heavy at times. Moderate southwest winds. Freezing level 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.