Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales
Confidence
High confidence for the generally settled and fine conditions in the next few days, but lower confidence in the risk of a shower, possibly thundery, on Tuesday.
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
A fine end to the day, with plenty of very warm sunshine and light winds. Staying dry with clear skies after dusk. A very warm night ahead.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Thunderstorms
Mountain weather forecast
Largely dry and sunny. Risk of isolated thundery showers. Very warm.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph |
W 7mph knots
W
7mph |
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph |
N 9mph knots
N
9mph |
NE 12mph knots
NE
12mph |
NE 12mph knots
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12mph |
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300m
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300m | SW 1mph knots
SW
1mph |
SW 1mph knots
SW
1mph |
S 1mph knots
S
1mph |
W 4mph knots
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4mph |
W 4mph knots
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4mph |
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph |
NE 9mph knots
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9mph |
NE 11mph knots
NE
11mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 1mph knots
SW
1mph |
N 1mph knots
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1mph |
N 1mph knots
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1mph |
W 2mph knots
W
2mph |
W 4mph knots
W
4mph |
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph |
NE 6mph knots
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6mph |
E 8mph knots
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8mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 11mph | 11mph | 9mph | 10mph | 10mph | 13mph | 17mph | 21mph |
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300m
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300m | 6mph | 5mph | 6mph | 8mph | 8mph | 12mph | 16mph | 21mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 3mph | 5mph | 3mph | 5mph | 7mph | 11mph | 11mph | 15mph |
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2700m
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2600m
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2800m
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3000m
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3100m
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3200m
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3100m
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3100m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A fine and largely dry day with excellent visibility. However UV levels will be very high, so appropriate sun protection should be used. Temperatures will be hot, with little relief even at higher altitudes so hydration will be very important as will other sensible precautions such as sunhats, resting and seeking out shade. Chance of a few isolated showers, which could be heavy and possibly thundery in the afternoon. Hail and lightning additional hazards.
Weather
Staying warm, with fine and dry conditions expected and plenty of sunshine. A little cloud may develop through the morning, giving a small chance of isolated showers in the afternoon. These isolated showers could be heavy if they happen, with a risk of thunder. Light winds at first, becoming brisk easterly winds in the afternoon. Low cloud drifting in off the North Sea after dusk.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>95% becoming 80% in the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
No low cloud expected at first, and visibility should be very good. However, visibility may become moderate to poor in any showers late afternoon or early evening. Low cloud drifting in off the North Sea after dusk.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Early low cloud should soon lift and disperse to give another fine day, with spells of hazy sunshine. Feeling cooler than recent days, with a brisk easterly wind developing off the North Sea.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% chance early morning, becoming >90% from mid-morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 15-20mph, gusting 25-30mph on the summit.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 10 Celsius, becoming Plus 17 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 9 Celsius, becoming Plus 19 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases down to 600-700m at first, soon lifting above the summits by mid-morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Thu 28 May
A dry and bright start with variable cloud. The cloud will thicken by the afternoon giving a risk of showers, and a low chance of thunderstorms. Moderate southeasterly winds, easing to light by the evening. Freezing level well above summits.
Fri 29 May
Probably cloudy with some outbreaks of rain or showers likely during the day. Sunny spells perhaps developing in the afternoon. Freezing level well above summits.
Sat 30 May
Dry with variable cloud and sunny spells. Becoming warm or very warm again, with light winds. Freezing level well above the summits.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations