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Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High confidence for the general themes and the change to fresher conditions Tuesday, but some uncertainty in cloud detail and extent of brighter spells on Tuesday afternoon.

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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.

hazard 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 afternoon showers. Cold overnight.

Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Cloudy Cloudy Light rain Light rain Cloudy Cloudy
Chance of precipitation
(at 600m)
10% 10% 30% 30% 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 NW
7
NW
9
N
9
NE
13
NE
16
NE
14
300m NW
2
NW
5
N
6
NE
11
NE
14
NE
10
Valley NW
1
NW
4
N
7
NE
12
NE
14
NE
10
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m 9 12 13 19 24 22
300m 8 10 11 19 25 21
Valley 6 8 12 20 24 20

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
300m
10°
Valley
10°
12°
10°
Freezing Level
1,100m
1,100m
1,300m
1,100m
800m
600m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
-2°
-3°
300m
Valley
10°

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Layered warm clothing required as temperatures at elevation fall sharply through the afternoon, with waterproofs likely to be needed in afternoon/evening showers.

Weather

Early patchy low cloud and fog soon lifting to give a day of patchy medium level cloud and bright or sunny spells. Most areas likely remaining dry through the morning, but occasional showers likely to cross the park during the afternoon, dying off into the evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

40% first thing, soon becoming 90% through the morning, falling to 80% during the afternoon and evening.

Low cloud and visibility

Patches of low cloud around 500m first thing, otherwise cloud above summits. Visibility generally good or very good, but falling to poor or very poor in showers.

Recent rainfall

Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
Last 24 hoursLast 48 hoursLast 72 hours
0mm4.3mm14.5mm
Measurement date:

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Sunset:

Mountain weather information

Weather

Cloudy and dry with some occasional sunny breaks developing during the afternoon. Feeling cold overnight under clear skies.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

60% at first increasing to 90% during the afternoon.

Maximum wind speed expected

Northeasterly 10mph with gusts of 15-20mph.

Temperature

  • At 600m Plus 01 Celsius rising to 08 Celsius.
  • Valley Plus 04 Celsius rising to 13 Celsius.
  • Freezing level Above the summits.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud above the summits. Visibility generally good or very good.

Mountain weather information

Thu 7 May

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Variable cloud with bright or sunny spells and the chance of a few light showers. Winds light to moderate southerly.

Fri 8 May

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Variable cloud with bright or sunny spells and perhaps an increased chance of scattered showers. Winds light to moderate southerly.

Sat 9 May

Sunrise:
Sunset:

A cloudy day with showers, heavy at times during the afternoon. Winds light easterly.

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Summit specific forecast

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