Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales

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Confidence

High for the main story and its evolution on Saturday, falling to moderate for the timing and intensity of the rain on Sunday. Low for any details beyond Tuesday.

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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.

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.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Often rather cloudy, with a few isolated showers, but also some sunny spells.

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
 Weather symbols Partly cloudy (night) Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
 Chance of precipitation
10%
30%
30%
20%
20%
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 SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph
 SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph
 SW 21mph knots
SW
21mph
 SW 19mph knots
SW
19mph
 SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph
 S 14mph knots
S
14mph
300m
 300m SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
 SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph
 SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph
 SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph
 SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph
 S 5mph knots
S
5mph
Valley
 Valley SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph
 SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
 SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph
 SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph
 SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph
 S 4mph knots
S
4mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 22mph 22mph 27mph 26mph 19mph 22mph
300m
 300m 19mph 19mph 24mph 23mph 16mph 18mph
Valley
 Valley 17mph 16mph 23mph 22mph 16mph 17mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
Valley
 Valley 11 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1900m
1900m
2000m
1900m
1900m
2000m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A noticeable windchill is expected over exposed summits and ridges.

Weather

Any early valley mist and fog will soon clear. Cloud will become more widespread from the northwest, perhaps bringing the odd shower, before breaking later this afternoon to allow some good spells of sunshine, especially in eastern areas.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80% at first, becoming 95% or more by mid-morning.

Low cloud and visibility

Patches of low cloud are possible for a brief time at first, base 500-600m. Some mist and shallow fog patches at first. Visibility will be poor in low cloud, mist and fog first thing, but becoming good or very good in the afternoon, with decent views of distant hills and peaks.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast

The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.

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