Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Please note we are aware of an issue affecting forecast wind speeds and gusts for higher-elevation sites (typically above 500m) displayed on the Met Office website and app. The winds shown here in our Mountain Area Forecasts are not affected by this. Our teams are actively working to correct the issue and updates will be deployed as soon as possible. High confidence for unsettled, cold and windy conditions throughout this period. Lower for daily rain and snow details, especially from Tuesday.
This evening forecast
Dry at first then outbreaks of rain, with snow above 600m, spreading north. Very cold with gale force southeast winds, gusts 40 to 50mph on the tops. Freezing level just above summits.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Low cloud with occasional rain or summit snow. Feeling very cold with strong easterly 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) |
80% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 60% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
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 |
SE
24
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SE
21
|
SE
17
|
E
18
|
E
19
|
E
18
|
E
17
|
E
15
|
| 300m |
E
16
|
SE
15
|
E
12
|
E
12
|
E
12
|
E
11
|
E
12
|
E
10
|
| Valley |
E
14
|
SE
13
|
E
12
|
E
11
|
E
13
|
E
12
|
E
10
|
E
10
|
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 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
| 300m | 34 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
| Valley | 32 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
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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2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
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0°
|
0°
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| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
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3°
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4°
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4°
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2°
|
2°
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| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
800m
|
900m
|
900m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
600m
|
500m
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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 |
-6°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
-6°
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| 300m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| Valley |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A very cold day in the hills with rain or wet snow enhancing the chill effect. Low cloud may also bring some navigational difficulties.
Weather
Outbreaks of rain, with sleet or snow above 600m, overnight and through much of the day. Becoming more showery in the evening but falling-snow level lowering to 400m.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Nil.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud above 400 or 500m. Away from low cloud, visibility good at times on lower slopes, occasionally a few kilometres or less in rain.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5mm | 11.3mm | 17.6mm |
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 sleet or snow. A little brightness at times in the far west. Feeling bitterly cold with a severe wind chill.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% becoming 60%.
Maximum wind speed expected
East or SE 25 to 30mph gusts 40mph, perhaps 50mph later on high summits.
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 1 or 2C.
- Valley Plus 4 or 5C.
- Freezing level 400 or 500m.
Low cloud and visibility
Frequent cloud above 500m in the morning, lifting in the afternoon. Otherwise mainly good visibility with brief reductions in any sleet or snow flurries.
Mountain weather information
Tue 27 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Heavy spells of sleet and snow are expected to spread east during the day. Severe conditions with southerly gales and blizzards likely to develop. Freezing level 300 or 400m.
Wed 28 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain, sleet or snow clearing then becoming mainly dry and bright. Strong southerly winds. Freezing level just above summits.
Thu 29 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining unsettled and windy with periods of rain or hill snow.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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Key
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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.