Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled weather with rain at times to continue for the next few day. High for a change to colder weather during Friday.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Overcast, wet and breezy.
| 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) |
90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
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
16
|
E
16
|
E
16
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
| 300m |
E
8
|
E
8
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
8
|
E
8
|
| Valley |
E
7
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| 300m | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Valley | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
The combination of low cloud and some persistent rain and drizzle will bring a significantly colder feel at height despite the generally mild temperatures and moderate winds. Poor visibility likely at height through the day, care needed with navigation.
Weather
A grey, overcast day with outbreaks of rain on and off throughout and a fresh easterly breeze. Persistent light rain and drizzle will become increasingly heavy during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%, best chance across the far west.
Low cloud and visibility
Widely poor in extensive cloud down to 300 to 600 metres, although this locally more broken up across the far west of the Park in the lee of some of the higher ground.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6mm | 1.4mm | 20.3mm |
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
Another cloudy day with spells of rain, this heaviest and most persistent during the morning. Some drier spells of weather likely in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, best chance across the west of the Park.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly average speeds of 25 mph on the summits.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 5 Celsius
- Valley Plus 4 rising to 6 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Widely poor with extensive cloud down to 400 to 700 metres throughout the day. Cloud may briefly break across the west of the Park at times.
Mountain weather information
Thu 12 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining unsettled with further showery rain. Rain may turn to sleet and snow on the higher tops later in the day but low confidence in this aspect of the forecast.
Fri 13 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with rain, this falling as sleet and snow on the hills, clearing from the north during the day. Cold, strong northeasterly winds.
Sat 14 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A ridge of high pressure will bring a cold, dry and bright day with light winds.
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.