Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled weather to continue into next week. Low for daily detail.
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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
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
Cloudy with a few showers, drier in the afternoon
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
60% | 50% | 40% | 70% | 80% | 60% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
14
|
SE
13
|
SE
13
|
SE
12
|
SE
13
|
SE
16
|
| 300m |
S
8
|
SE
7
|
SE
8
|
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
SE
9
|
| Valley |
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 24 |
| 300m | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| Valley | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strengthening winds developing during the afternoon.
Weather
Overcast in the morning with outbreaks of rain or drizzle, sometimes heavy. Becoming drier and somewhat brighter in later morning but still with a chance of a few passing showers. Strengthening southeasterly winds during the afternoon will bring rain later on.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, best chance in the afternoon
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread cloud down to 300 to 600 metres in the morning. Cloud lifting and breaking during the afternoon to 600 metres or higher with improved visibility.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8mm | 19.7mm | 21.7mm |
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 in the morning with occasional rain or drizzle. Cloudy with a few showers in the afternoon before persistent rain spreads north during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, best chance across the west of the area during the afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly 15 mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 5 Celsius
- Valley Plus 6 rising to 10 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread cloud down to 250 to 500 metres in the morning. Cloud base will rise to 500 to 700 metres during the afternoon, the highest bases across the west of the Park.
Mountain weather information
Wed 11 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining unsettled with showers or occasionally longer spells of rain. Light to moderate southeasterly summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 12 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with showery rain, perhaps turning to sleet or snow on the higher tops later in the day. Moderate to strong northwesterly summit winds. Freezing level falling to around 600 m.
Fri 13 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Turning much colder with sleet or snow at first then mainly dry and bright. Strong, cold north or northeasterly winds. Freezing level falling to around 300m.
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.