Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales
Confidence
High confidence in the overall weather evolution in the coming days but lower confidence for the organised bands of showers and the possibility of sleet this evening and into Wednesday.
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This eveningSunrise:Sunset:
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Wed 13 MaySunrise:Sunset:
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Thu 14 MaySunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
Blustery showers easing in the evening to leave some drier weather with clear spells. Towards midnight further showers will move in, perhaps turning heavy at times.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Severe Chill Effect
Thunderstorms
Heavy Persistent Rain
Mountain weather forecast
Sunshine and showers expected, heavy at times.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
60%
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80%
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70%
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60%
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60%
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70%
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60%
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40%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 16mph knots
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16mph |
W 17mph knots
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17mph |
NW 16mph knots
NW
16mph |
NW 17mph knots
NW
17mph |
NW 15mph knots
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15mph |
NW 10mph knots
NW
10mph |
N 8mph knots
N
8mph |
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300m
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300m | W 9mph knots
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9mph |
W 10mph knots
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10mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
NW 11mph knots
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11mph |
NW 13mph knots
NW
13mph |
NW 11mph knots
NW
11mph |
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph |
N 5mph knots
N
5mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph |
W 5mph knots
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5mph |
W 8mph knots
W
8mph |
NW 10mph knots
NW
10mph |
NW 11mph knots
NW
11mph |
NW 10mph knots
NW
10mph |
N 8mph knots
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8mph |
N 5mph knots
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5mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 26mph | 24mph | 24mph | 23mph | 25mph | 22mph | 14mph | 12mph |
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300m
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300m | 21mph | 22mph | 23mph | 22mph | 24mph | 21mph | 13mph | 11mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 15mph | 15mph | 17mph | 21mph | 22mph | 19mph | 15mph | 11mph |
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600m
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600m | 3 degrees Celsius 3°C | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C | 3 degrees Celsius 3°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C |
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300m
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300m | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
900m
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900m
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800m
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900m
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1000m
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1000m
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1000m
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900m
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600m
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600m | -3 degrees Celsius -3°C | -4 degrees Celsius -4°C | -4 degrees Celsius -4°C | -2 degrees Celsius -2°C | 0 degrees Celsius 0°C | 1 degrees Celsius 1°C | 0 degrees Celsius 0°C | -1 degrees Celsius -1°C |
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300m
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300m | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C | 1 degrees Celsius 1°C | 1 degrees Celsius 1°C | 3 degrees Celsius 3°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
900m
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900m
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800m
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900m
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1000m
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1000m
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1000m
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900m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Generally the cloud will be high so visibility will be good, however with frequent showers, some sleet and a risk of thunderstorms this will lead to poor conditions for walking. It will feel chilly in the blustery winds, which could lead to significant windchill.
Weather
A mixture of sunshine and blustery showers likely through the day. These may fall as sleet, turning heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder. The showers beginning to ease in the evening to leave some drier spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% becoming > 90% in the morning.
Low cloud and visibility
There may be a little cloud with bases 400-500m to start, rising above the summits through the morning. Visibility will generally be good, though poor in cloud. However within any heavy showers or sleet this will become moderate to poor.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Mostly dry to start with little cloud leading to some good spells of sunshine. Cloud thickening late morning, with
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northerly 10-15mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 02 becoming Plus 05.
- Valley Plus 04 becoming Plus 10.
- Freezing level Just above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
There will be plenty of cloud in the afternoon, but this will generally be above the summits. Visibility will be good, but becoming moderate or poor in heavy showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Fri 15 May
A cold but dry start with variable cloud. A few showers developing through the morning, but then becoming dry with sunny spells through the afternoon. Lighter winds than previous days. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 16 May
Generally dry with variable cloud, light winds and sunny intervals. A few scattered showers possible through the day. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 17 May
Dry to start with bright spells likely. There is a chance of some showers developing through the day. Freezing level above summits.
Summit specific forecast
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.