Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a mainly dry, but breezy and cold Christmas period, with a notable wind chill, especially at height. Also high for the settled conditions continuing into the weekend, but turning a little less cold.
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
Cold Christmas Eve with a notable wind chill, but with plenty of fine weather
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
22
|
E
20
|
E
17
|
E
14
|
E
16
|
E
19
|
| 300m |
E
15
|
E
12
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
| Valley |
E
8
|
E
9
|
E
7
|
NE
7
|
E
9
|
E
11
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 32 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 30 |
| 300m | 33 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
| Valley | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
600m
|
600m
|
600m
|
700m
|
600m
|
400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
| 300m |
-2°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
1°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Blustery winds will bring a notable chill effect, leading to temperatures feeling below freezing. Warm and windproof layers, along with hat and gloves, will be essential.
Weather
A dry, but rather cloudy start. Cloud will thin and break through the day, leading to some sunny spells, although some higher cloud will continue to move in from the east. While most routes will stay dry, a very light snow shower or two cannot be ruled out. Feeling cold, especially when exposed to the strong and gusty winds, with a notable wind chill.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% becoming 90% by the afternoon, best chances in the west.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud is expected to obscure routes above 400m at first, Cloud will thin by the afternoon and largely remain above summits, however some patches could persist at around 600m in the east. Outside of any cloud, visibility will be very good.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 3mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloud will return overnight, especially across higher eastern hills, but will soon thin and clear again through the morning. A fine and dry Christmas Day follows, with some long sunny periods, but still rather breezy with a notable wind chill at height. Staying cold, especially in exposure.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%, with best chance in the west. Becoming 90% for all by the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
East 20mph gusting 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Zero Celsius.
- Valley Plus 1 Celsius rising to Plus 5 Celsius
- Freezing level 500m.
Low cloud and visibility
Some patchy cloud likely obscuring hills above 500m at first, mainly the east, but breaking and clearing through the morning. Hills likely remaining clear through the evening. Visibility will be very good outside of morning cloud, and likely becoming excellent through the afternoon.
Mountain weather information
Fri 26 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Similar to Christmas Day, with Boxing Day seeing long sunny periods, but also strong and gusty easterly winds with a notable wind chill. Staying cold, with the freezing level rising to 600m
Sat 27 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another breezy day with sunny spells, but turning a little cloudier through the afternoon. Temperatures also recovering slightly, but still feeling cold in the strong winds. Freezing level rising above summits
Sun 28 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Winds easing Sunday, and likely cloudier than Saturday, but staying dry. Freezing level remaining above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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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.