Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales

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Confidence

High confidence for general story, however lowering confidence in precipitation timings and detail, especially from mid-week.

Sunrise: Sunset:
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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Fine on Sunday, mostly cloudy. Breezy, but winds easing later

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
 Weather symbols Partly cloudy (night) Partly cloudy (night) Sunny intervals Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
 Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m W 24mph knots
W
24mph
 W 24mph knots
W
24mph
 W 18mph knots
W
18mph
 W 19mph knots
W
19mph
 W 13mph knots
W
13mph
 W 10mph knots
W
10mph
300m
 300m W 13mph knots
W
13mph
 W 14mph knots
W
14mph
 W 14mph knots
W
14mph
 W 14mph knots
W
14mph
 W 9mph knots
W
9mph
 W 5mph knots
W
5mph
Valley
 Valley W 10mph knots
W
10mph
 W 14mph knots
W
14mph
 W 12mph knots
W
12mph
 W 12mph knots
W
12mph
 W 6mph knots
W
6mph
 NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 33mph 30mph 25mph 26mph 22mph 16mph
300m
 300m 31mph 26mph 25mph 25mph 22mph 15mph
Valley
 Valley 28mph 26mph 22mph 22mph 17mph 9mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 3 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 7 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius
Valley
 Valley 9 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1400m
1600m
1600m
1700m
1500m
1600m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Remaining windy at elevation through the morning and early afternoon, so care to be taken on exposed slopes. Extra layers also likely to be required. Sunny spells at times along with moderate UV levels will mean adequate sun protection is needed.

Weather

A fine dry day across the park on Sunday, with the best of bright spells most likely early on, but one or two sunny spells possible through the day. Windy across higher peaks through the morning, but winds easing by the afternoon.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

>90%.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud above summits throughout, very good visibility.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast

The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.

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