Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales
Confidence
High for the generally unsettled weather conditions. Low for precipitation detail on Sunday.
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Sun 6 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Mon 7 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
A cloudy end to the day with chance of isolated light showers into the evening before easing overnight. The light southwesterly wind will gradually increase and become gusty on the summits.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy for the most with the rain and showers, some of which may be moderate at times. Blustery on the summits before the wind eases slightly by the evening.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
10%
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10%
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20%
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30%
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40%
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10%
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10%
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20%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | S 10mph knots
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10mph |
S 12mph knots
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12mph |
S 15mph knots
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15mph |
S 15mph knots
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15mph |
S 21mph knots
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21mph |
S 23mph knots
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23mph |
SW 19mph knots
SW
19mph |
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
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300m
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300m | S 4mph knots
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4mph |
S 5mph knots
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5mph |
S 5mph knots
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5mph |
S 9mph knots
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9mph |
S 13mph knots
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13mph |
S 13mph knots
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13mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
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Valley
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Valley | S 2mph knots
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2mph |
S 4mph knots
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4mph |
S 4mph knots
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4mph |
S 5mph knots
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5mph |
S 11mph knots
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11mph |
S 11mph knots
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11mph |
SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph |
S 6mph knots
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6mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 16mph | 20mph | 25mph | 23mph | 28mph | 31mph | 27mph | 24mph |
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300m
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300m | 13mph | 15mph | 16mph | 16mph | 24mph | 25mph | 22mph | 21mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 12mph | 15mph | 14mph | 15mph | 22mph | 23mph | 16mph | 16mph |
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3300m
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3400m
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3500m
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3500m
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3400m
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3200m
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3100m
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3300m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Blustery winds and occasional heavy showers could lead to difficult walking, along exposed rises and summits. Suitable footwear and waterproof clothing is advised. Becoming drier and brighter with sunny spells into the afternoon, with associated medium UV levels, therefore sun protection may be advised.
Weather
Early low cloud and mist should soon clear to leave a band of rain and showers, moderate or heavy at times, moves eastwards through the region during the morning. Partly cloudy during the afternoon before clouding over during the evening with patchy light rain.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 40% from mid-afternoon, then 20% by the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases down to 600m at first, before lifting above the summits during the afternoon. Visibility will be poor in low cloud and mist at first, becoming good or very good from mid-afternoon, with decent views of distant hills and peaks, away from any showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Early low cloud and mist should soon clear to leave a mostly dry morning before band of rain and showers, moderate or heavy at times, moves eastwards through the region during the afternoon with strong and blustery winds. A cloudy end to the day, with showers likely during the evening and overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 40% from mid-afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
15-20mph, gusting 25-30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 5 Celsius, becoming Plus 10 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius, becoming Plus 16 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases down to 600m at first, before lifting above the summits from mid-afternoon. Visibility will be poor in low cloud and mist at first, becoming good or very good from mid-afternoon, with decent views of distant hills and peaks, away from any showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Tue 8 Sep
A band of rain, locally heavy, should quickly clear early in the day with further blustery showers following on behind. Risk of gales on the summits. Feeling cooler and fresher.
Wed 9 Sep
A cloudy day with the chance of some showers during the afternoon. Blustery winds will ease and become light. Feeling cool in the wind and mild during the afternoon.
Thu 10 Sep
An overcast day with rain, moderate at times during the afternoon. Feeling mild in the light southwesterly wind.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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