Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Wednesday, and for a generally unsettled rest of the week. Some uncertainty in the position of heavy rain and strength of winds on Thursday, and for position of rain bands over the weekend.
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.
Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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
Outbreaks of rain, occasionally heavy. Strong winds across the tops.
| 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% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
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
25
|
S
30
|
S
28
|
S
28
|
S
30
|
S
26
|
| 300m |
S
9
|
S
14
|
S
10
|
S
16
|
S
15
|
S
15
|
| Valley |
S
12
|
S
12
|
S
9
|
S
13
|
S
13
|
S
12
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 37 | 41 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 35 |
| 300m | 28 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 34 | 31 |
| Valley | 32 | 33 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 26 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
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2°
|
3°
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4°
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5°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
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| Freezing Level |
1,000m
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1,400m
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2,400m
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2,400m
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2,300m
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2,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-6°
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-6°
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-4°
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-2°
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-1°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
-2°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong winds will give a notable wind chill at height, this enhanced by the wet conditions.
Weather
Cloudy with any fog patches quickly dispersing. Outbreaks of rain spread east soon and persisting for much of the day with some heavier outbreaks. A spell of persistent heavy rain in the evening, easing towards midnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10%.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly poor or very poor visibility with cloud persistent for much of the day at 500-600m, often to lower levels in the west. Visibility falling to a few km at low levels in any heavier rain.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 17.7mm | 25.3mm |
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
A mostly dry morning but with persistent hill fog. Outbreaks of occasionally heavy rain spreads north late morning or early afternoon, clearing late evening. A few clear spells possible towards midnight, mainly in the west.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10%, 80% by late evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 15-20 gusting 25 mph. Becoming Southwest 30-35 gusting 45-50 mph in the evening.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 or 5 Celsius, falling to plus 2 Celsius late evening.
- Valley Plus 5 Celsius rising to 7 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally poor or very poor visibility on the tops with cloud persistent above 400-500m, occasional patches to lower slopes in the west.
Mountain weather information
Fri 19 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A breezy, mostly cloudy day but some bright or sunny spells. A few scattered showers, but mostly dry. Fresh to strong southwest winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Sat 20 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry cloudy start. Rain will spread east, most likely in the afternoon. Fresh south or southwest winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Sun 21 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A generally cloudy day with hill fog and outbreaks of rain at times. Moderate generally east or southeast winds. Freezing level remaining above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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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.