Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for east to southeast flow persisting and summits often obscured by cloud. High for further rain throughout much of the period, with snow at height. However, any details, including snow levels and timing of any drier intervals, remain low confidence.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility
Blizzards
Gales
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy with occasional snow and rain. Severe wind chill. Windy
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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|
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
40% | 40% | 40% | 60% | 70% | 40% |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
26
|
E
27
|
E
26
|
E
22
|
E
19
|
E
18
|
| 300m |
E
12
|
E
13
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
E
10
|
| Valley |
E
11
|
E
8
|
E
13
|
E
13
|
E
15
|
E
12
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 34 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 27 |
| 300m | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 25 |
| Valley | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 24 |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| Freezing Level |
500m
|
300m
|
300m
|
300m
|
400m
|
400m
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-8°
|
-10°
|
-10°
|
-9°
|
-9°
|
-8°
|
| 300m |
-3°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
| Valley |
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for winter conditions with snow and a severe chill. Low cloud and snow will also bring some very difficult navigation conditions.
Weather
Cloudy morning with many western hills dry, but also occasional spells of light rain moving in from the east, with snow above 300m. Blustery winds could bring some brief blizzard conditions. More persistent rain and snow then spreading north later in the afternoon, although winds are expected to ease.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% during the morning. Falling to 10% in the east, 30% in the west by the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be extensive during the morning but varying just above and just below the highest summits, at 700m. Occasional patches possible down to 500m, mainly during any rain or snow. Cloud thickening and lowing during the afternoon, becoming more widely 500m with some patches down to 300m in the east, but some breaks possible in the west. Visibility will be Moderate to poor in the rain and very poor in snow, and falling to near zero with any temporary blizzard conditions.
Recent rainfall
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5mm | 2.8mm | 11.1mm |
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Dull start with any snow turning to rain across at all levels during the morning. Rain soon clearing, to leave a mostly dry but cloudy day, although a few light outbreaks of drizzle remain possible. Cloud will gradually break and lift through the afternoon as the winds also strengthen. Perhaps the odd brighter spell later, mainly in the south.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% at first, then 40% by the afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 20mph gusting 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 2 Celsius rising to Plus 4 Celsius
- Valley Plus 2 Celsius rising to Plus 7 Celsius
- Freezing level 400m rising above summits by midday.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be extensive, obscuring hills above 400m through the morning, and some areas could see fog patches obscuring routes to valley floors. Cloud lifting and breaking, to become 500m by the afternoon with the odd break possible, mainly in the south. Visibility will be moderate to good, but poor in any drizzle.
Mountain weather information
Thu 5 Feb
Cloudy but turning colder again, with brisk east to southeasterly winds. Periods of rain, snow above 500m, becoming persistent, especially across eastern hills. Freezing level falling to 500m.
Fri 6 Feb
Another cold and cloudy day, with periods of rain and snow above 400m and brisk winds. Precipitation perhaps turning persistent for some eastern hills. Freezing level 400m
Sat 7 Feb
Staying unsettled with further rain, perhaps some snow on the tops early on. Freezing levels are likely to rise a little compared to previous days, to be at or just above summit level by the end of the day.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.