Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for initially unsettled conditions giving way to temporary drier and settled conditions Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Band of rain moving east. Some sunshine. Mainly light winds. Cold.
| 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) |
20% | 10% | 60% | 80% | <05% | 70% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
11
|
NE
8
|
SE
2
|
W
14
|
SW
12
|
S
16
|
| 300m |
N
6
|
NE
6
|
SW
3
|
W
10
|
SW
5
|
S
4
|
| Valley |
NE
4
|
NE
8
|
SW
4
|
SW
9
|
SW
3
|
S
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 17 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 24 |
| 300m | 13 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| Valley | 15 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 17 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
3°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
700m
|
600m
|
700m
|
700m
|
500m
|
600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-2°
|
1°
|
-3°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Note the cold feels like temperatures, and gradually strengthening winds. Gusts to 35-40mph likely later over summits.
Weather
Cloudy initially with some patchy rain, most likely across eastern areas. Then briefly dry this morning before a narrow band of rain, sometimes heavy, quickly moves east this afternoon. A temporary dry and sunny interlude follows, before cloud and outbreaks of mainly light rain arrive from the west this evening, with summit sleet.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% becoming 100% this afternoon, then 60% again late evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud and fog above 500 or 600m this morning, clearing this afternoon. Visibility outside of cloud mainly good but some reductions to a few km or less in the rain and sleet. Cloud becoming occasional above 600-700m late evening.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2mm | 10.8mm | 17.5mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Spells of rain through the day, these heavy at times through the morning, with a chance of summit sleet at first, combined with strong winds. Some drier interludes may develop through the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%, becoming 70% in afternoon and evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southwest 30 mph gusts 40-45mph.
Temperature
- At 600m 1C rising to 7C.
- Valley Plus 6C rising to 10 or 11C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive poor visibility with cloud and fog down to 600-700mm, lower at times on southern and western slopes. Good visibility at times in the afternoon and evening with cloud lifting and breaking across eastern areas.
Mountain weather information
Mon 2 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry morning is likely to be followed by outbreaks of rain for the afternoon then becoming drier in evening. Strong southerly winds easing. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 3 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence at this stage but dry and brighter conditions with light winds look likely. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 4 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry and cloudy conditions are likely, with strengthening winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
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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.