Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the mobile nature of the westerly weather pattern, but lowering for the transitional timing detail.
This evening forecast
Showers decreasing, clear spells. Fresh winds. Freezing level 400-600m
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility
Thunderstorms
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Showers, frequent at first and heavy at times. Strong winds.
| 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) |
10% | 20% | 80% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
W
18
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W
20
|
W
24
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W
25
|
W
22
|
W
23
|
W
21
|
W
17
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| 300m |
W
11
|
W
13
|
W
15
|
W
18
|
W
18
|
NW
18
|
W
14
|
W
11
|
| Valley |
W
10
|
W
12
|
W
14
|
W
16
|
W
18
|
NW
19
|
W
14
|
W
9
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 27 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 27 |
| 300m | 25 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 23 |
| Valley | 23 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 27 | 20 |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
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| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
3°
|
2°
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| Valley |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
400m
|
400m
|
400m
|
600m
|
600m
|
500m
|
500m
|
500m
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-7°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
| 300m |
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| Valley |
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Conditions improving for the afternoon, but severe wind chill continuing at height.
Weather
Showers of snow, sleet and rain, frequent early to mid-morning, heavy at times through the morning and early afternoon with the risk of hail and thunder. Outbreaks lighter and less frequent from mid-afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% becoming 70% from late morning
Low cloud and visibility
Good becoming moderate or poor in rain, very poor in snow and within cloud with bases quite extensive from 500m at first before lifting and breaking from mid-morning.
Recent rainfall
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7mm | 7.6mm | 39.8mm |
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Rain soon reaching from the north during the morning, with snow initially across highest routes. Rain occasionally turning heavy into the afternoon, before clearing to showers late afternoon and early evening, which turn heavier and wintry across highest routes late evening. Strong to gale summit winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% at dawn becoming 10% mid-morning, then 70% late afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
West or southwest mean 35-40mph with gusts reaching 50-55mph across more exposed ridges and summits.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 2 Celsius
- Valley Plus 1 Celsius increasing 10 Celsius for the afternoon
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Good or very good becoming moderate or poor in rain, very poor in snow and within cloud with bases becoming extensive from 500m from mid-morning, before lifting and breaking later in the day.
Mountain weather information
Mon 30 Mar
Scattered showers, wintry across higher tops, and brighter spells. Fresh winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Tue 31 Mar
Beginning cloudy with patchy light rain, then turning largely dry and occasionally bright for the afternoon. Fresh winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Wed 1 Apr
Cloudy with occasional light rain. Fresh winds. Freezing level above the summits.
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.