Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather to continue into early next week. Low for precipitation detail on a daily basis.
This evening forecast
Very windy with persistent snow. Summit easterly gales and storm force winds on some of the very highest tops leading to blizzard like conditions. Freezing level 500 metres.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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.
Heavy Persistent Snow
Heavy snow can lead to rapid changes in underfoot conditions and paths may become treacherous or hidden. It also brings very poor visibility and often makes navigation much more challenging. When deep snow accumulates progress is often time consuming and strenuous, significantly affecting the distance one can travel on foot. Deep drifts can develop if snow is combined with strong winds. A heightened avalanche risk is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Storm Force Winds
Storm force winds (gusts over 70mph) make walking very strenuous with any mobility virtually impossible over exposed ground. Where these conditions occur there is a high risk of being blown over and even standing may be impossible at times with a risk of being blown off one’s feet. Basic tasks such as using a map, eating, putting on extra clothing or communication become extremely difficult away from any shelter.
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
Cold and windy with sleet and snow, turning to rain in the afternoon
| 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) |
70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
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 |
E
35
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E
35
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E
35
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E
35
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E
35
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E
30
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E
30
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E
25
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| 300m |
E
15
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NE
16
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NE
16
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E
14
|
E
11
|
E
12
|
E
11
|
E
11
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| Valley |
E
14
|
E
17
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E
16
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E
14
|
E
13
|
E
12
|
E
12
|
E
11
|
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 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40 |
| 300m | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Valley | 32 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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0°
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0°
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1°
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1°
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1°
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| 300m |
1°
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1°
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2°
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2°
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3°
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3°
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3°
|
3°
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| Valley |
3°
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3°
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4°
|
4°
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5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
400m
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400m
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500m
|
500m
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700m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
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1,000m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-9°
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-9°
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-8°
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-7°
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-6°
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-5°
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-5°
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-5°
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| 300m |
-4°
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-4°
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-4°
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-3°
|
-1°
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-1°
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-2°
|
-1°
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| Valley |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for winter conditions in the morning with snow and blizzard like conditions on the tops. Some thaw of lying snow likely in the afternoon as the freezing level rises. Gales will persist on the tops with storm force winds possible on the very highest tops at first.
Weather
Overcast throughout with persistent snow in the morning. Snow will gradually turn to sleet and rain through the afternoon and continue into the evening. Precipitation across the west of the Park will be somewhat lighter at times.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, best chance across the west
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread cloud down to 500 to 800 metres throughout
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1mm | 3.3mm | 4.8mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Rain clearing away in the early hours. Then the rest of the day will be largely dry apart from a little patchy drizzle. Remaining cloudy.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, best chance across the west of the area
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the highest tops
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 Celsius
- Valley Plus 3 rising to 6 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread cloud down to 400 to 700 metres, bases tending to rise in the afternoon. Cloud much more broken across the west of the Park.
Mountain weather information
Sun 8 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain.
Mon 9 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy and mainly dry with the chance of the odd shower.
Tue 10 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining unsettled with further spells of rain.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.