Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather to continue into the weekend
This evening forecast
Cloudy with occasional rain. Cloud down to 500 to 700 metres. Strong easterly winds with significant wind chill.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Cold, cloudy and windy with spells of snow, drier across the west
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
19
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E
21
|
E
24
|
E
28
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E
30
|
E
27
|
E
25
|
E
23
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| 300m |
E
13
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E
13
|
E
15
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E
16
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E
18
|
E
19
|
E
16
|
E
16
|
| Valley |
E
10
|
E
10
|
E
14
|
E
16
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E
16
|
E
14
|
E
15
|
E
15
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 27 | 31 | 33 | 41 | 44 | 41 | 38 | 36 |
| 300m | 27 | 27 | 32 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 34 |
| Valley | 25 | 27 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 35 | 33 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
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1°
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0°
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0°
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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| 300m |
4°
|
3°
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2°
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2°
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2°
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2°
|
1°
|
1°
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| Valley |
5°
|
5°
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4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
900m
|
700m
|
600m
|
500m
|
500m
|
400m
|
400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
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-6°
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-7°
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-8°
|
-9°
|
-8°
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-9°
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-9°
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| 300m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for winter conditions at height with snow, severe wind chill and strong winds.
Weather
An overcast day with spells of sleet and snow, these becoming more persistent through the afternoon and evening. The west of the Park will see some drier spells of weather.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, best chance across the far west of the Park
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread cloud down to 650 to 800 metres, lowest bases across eastern slopes
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2mm | 4.7mm | 5.4mm |
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
Remaining cloudy with occasional sleet and snow, these most persistent across the east of the Park. Some drier spells of weather in the west.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, best chance across the west of the Park
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeasterly average speeds of 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph on the highest tops.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 Celsius
- Valley Plus 2 rising to 6 Celsius
- Freezing level 800 metres rising above the summits in the afternoon
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread cloud down to 650 to 800 metres, lowest bases across the east of the Park
Mountain weather information
Sat 7 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy in the morning with rain and higher summit snow. Drier weather in the afternoon and evening but remaining cloudy.
Sun 8 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Light winds.
Mon 9 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A drier day with the chance of the odd shower. Light winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.