Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high throughout the forecast period with the main uncertainties around cloud amounts.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Cold, rather cloudy and windy. Largely dry.
| 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) |
10% | 10% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
22
|
E
20
|
E
21
|
E
22
|
NE
24
|
NE
23
|
| 300m |
NE
13
|
E
8
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
NE
10
|
E
10
|
| Valley |
E
11
|
E
10
|
E
11
|
E
10
|
NE
13
|
NE
12
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 32 |
| 300m | 30 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
| Valley | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 28 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
400m
|
400m
|
500m
|
600m
|
500m
|
500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-8°
|
-7°
|
-7°
|
-6°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
| 300m |
-3°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| Valley |
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Gusts of 35-40 mph across the higher summits. Considerable wind chill due to low temperatures and strong winds today, so ensure plenty of warm clothing.
Weather
Rather cloudy today however occasional brighter intervals are possible at times, perhaps more extensively across western Dales. Although widely dry, isolated showers are possible, possibly briefly wintry on higher parts of the Park this morning. Some patchy hill fog in the evening, but staying dry.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with patchy cloud mostly above the tops, but down to 500m in the evening.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
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
Dry throughout with patchy low cloud giving occasional hill fog. The best of any bright or sunny spells during the middle of the day. Feeling cold again in the wind.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%.
Maximum wind speed expected
East-northeast 25-30 gusting 35 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 1 Celsius.
- Valley Zero Celsius rising to plus 3 Celsius.
- Freezing level 600m rising to just above the summits in the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional cloud down to 500m to start, but this likely to lift and break up by midday. Cloud likely to return around 500-600m late afternoon and evening. Good visibility outside any areas of low cloud.
Mountain weather information
Sat 27 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dull day with low cloud and hill fog. Mostly dry, but a few spots of light drizzle are possible later in the day. Fresh east or northeast winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Sun 28 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dull day with hill fog and patchy light drizzle. Perhaps some brighter spells in the afternoon. Light to moderate east or northeast winds. Freezing level just above the summits.
Mon 29 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Similar to Sunday, another dull day with hill fog and some patchy drizzle at times. Light to moderate northeast winds. Freezing level 600-700m.
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.