Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales

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Amber weather warning in force for Yorkshire Dales

Confidence

High for mainly dry, increasingly very warm and humid conditions. Low for rain detail on Monday.

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.

Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Warm, sunny and humid. Possible showers at times.

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
 Weather symbols Cloudy Cloudy Light rain showers Light rain showers Cloudy Cloudy
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
 Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
40%
10%
<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 E 6mph knots
E
6mph
 SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
 SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
 SE 12mph knots
SE
12mph
 SE 13mph knots
SE
13mph
 SE 10mph knots
SE
10mph
300m
 300m E 5mph knots
E
5mph
 SE 4mph knots
SE
4mph
 SE 10mph knots
SE
10mph
 SE 9mph knots
SE
9mph
 SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph
 E 4mph knots
E
4mph
Valley
 Valley E 7mph knots
E
7mph
 E 7mph knots
E
7mph
 SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph
 SE 7mph knots
SE
7mph
 SE 7mph knots
SE
7mph
 E 6mph knots
E
6mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 14mph 19mph 18mph 16mph 19mph 20mph
300m
 300m 10mph 9mph 16mph 15mph 17mph 13mph
Valley
 Valley 17mph 15mph 14mph 13mph 16mph 19mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 15 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius
Valley
 Valley 16 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3800m
3600m
3500m
3700m
3600m
3600m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

It will be a warm and muggy feeling day. Pack light clothing, sun cream and plenty of water. An isolated heavy shower will also bring unexpected slippery surfaces.

Weather

A cloudy but mainly dry start with sunny spells developing during the afternoon, becoming cloudy by afternoon with increasing chance of showers some of which could heavy and thundery at times probably clearing by evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Over 90%, just a small risk of shrouded tops in any heavy showers.

Low cloud and visibility

Patchy low cloud under any showers could lower to hill tops but generally cloud remaining above the summits. Good or very good becoming moderate or poor in any showers.

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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