Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for dry conditions with light winds on Saturday but lower confidence for cloud detail. Some uncertainty in rain and cloud detail on Sunday and Monday then high confidence for it turning more unsettled and windier from mid-week.
This evening forecast
Cloudy at first but clear spells developing through the evening. Light winds. Freezing level above summits.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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
Dry with plenty of sunshine and light winds. Cold at height.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
5
|
S
5
|
S
6
|
S
7
|
SW
8
|
S
8
|
S
7
|
S
8
|
| 300m |
SW
3
|
S
2
|
S
2
|
S
5
|
S
6
|
S
7
|
S
4
|
S
4
|
| Valley |
S
1
|
E
1
|
S
2
|
S
2
|
SW
5
|
S
6
|
S
3
|
SE
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| 300m | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Valley | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
800m
|
800m
|
700m
|
700m
|
900m
|
1,100m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
2°
|
0°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A dry and settled day across the Yorkshire Dales with light winds. A frosty start and feeling cold at height throughout so the full winter clothing will be required.
Weather
Clear skies and a frost overnight with a few valley fog patches by dawn. A dry day with sunny spells and light winds but some cloud may spread up from the south at times, especially in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%, becoming 60% in evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy fog in the valleys at first, otherwise visibility mainly excellent. A little cloud may affect the summits at times, lowering to 500m at times in the evening especially in the south.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 13.1mm | 13.1mm | 13.1mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy with a few outbreaks of rain, these mostly light in nature but the odd brief heavy burst possible. Freezing level well above all summits with milder air arriving from the south
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 60%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or southeast 15 to 20mph gusts 25mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4C rising to 7C.
- Valley Plus 6C rising to 10 or 11C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud and fog down to low slopes at first, lifting to above 400m during morning, then occasionally to lifting above summits during the afternoon. Away from low cloud, generally good visibility but a few km at times in rain and generally misty to start the morning.
Mountain weather information
Mon 9 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, these rather light and sporadic. Mainly light southwest winds, fresh on the tops. Mild conditions with freezing level well above summits.
Tue 10 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry morning then rain, heavy at times, arriving from the west. Southerly winds becoming strong with gales developing on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 11 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
It is likely to remain unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain and a chance of strong winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
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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.