Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for east to southeast flow persisting also for relatively unsettled from Sunday, but lowering for timing detail of worst of conditions.
This evening forecast
Cloudy with rain which turns more patchy late evening, also sleety across highest peaks. Moderate southeast summit winds. Freezing level around 900m.
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.
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
Rather cloudy but mostly dry. Fresh to strong summit winds.
| 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) |
20% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 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 |
E
19
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E
20
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E
21
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E
20
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E
21
|
E
20
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E
21
|
E
22
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| 300m |
E
12
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E
12
|
E
13
|
E
13
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
E
16
|
| Valley |
E
12
|
E
11
|
E
13
|
E
12
|
E
16
|
E
15
|
E
15
|
E
16
|
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 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| 300m | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| Valley | 29 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
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| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
900m
|
900m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
900m
|
800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-6°
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| 300m |
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
1°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Wind speeds above should be 10-15mph higher than the figures stated. Severe wind chill effect extending down to mid-levels.
Weather
Rather cloudy with a few isolated and fleeting light outbreaks of rain and across highest peaks snow, with outbreaks focused in the east of the Park. Best chance of bright spells expected during the afternoon and in the west.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% becoming 60% late afternoon
Low cloud and visibility
Good or very good, becoming moderate or poor in rain, very poor in snow and within cloud with bases quite frequent from 500m at first, before lifting and breaking somewhat during the afternoon.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 9.8mm | 16.1mm | 22.5mm |
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
Cloudy with occasional light to moderate rain, snow across highest peaks. Fresh to strong summit winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%
Maximum wind speed expected
East to southeast mean 20-30mph with gusts reaching 40mph across exposed ridges and summits.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 1-2 Celsius
- Valley Plus 5 Celsius increasing 9 Celsius during the afternoon
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Good or very good, becoming moderate or poor in rain, very poor in snow and within cloud with bases quite extensive from 500m.
Mountain weather information
Mon 26 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy with some patchy rain and summit snow, which turns more persistent during the evening. Freezing level around 700m. Southeast summit winds freshening later.
Tue 27 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Patchy snow and rain turning heavy and persistent from around mid-day. Snow level lowering to around 500m. Wind increasing strong to gale southeasterly late in day.
Wed 28 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Unsettled with showers or longer periods of rain and snow, turning heavy at times. Southeast summit gales easing strong later in the day.
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.