Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales
Confidence
High confidence in generally unsettled weather continuing through the week. Lower confidence in timings of showers and cloud detail.
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Wed 16 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Thu 17 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Sunny spells and showers at first. Becoming drier in the afternoon, before further cloud and rain arrives from the west after dark.
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Weather
(at 600m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
50%
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40%
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40%
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30%
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30%
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30%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 9mph knots
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9mph |
W 9mph knots
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9mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
SW 21mph knots
SW
21mph |
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300m
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300m | W 6mph knots
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6mph |
W 6mph knots
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6mph |
W 9mph knots
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9mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
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Valley
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Valley | W 2mph knots
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2mph |
W 5mph knots
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5mph |
W 7mph knots
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7mph |
W 9mph knots
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9mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 13mph | 11mph | 15mph | 20mph | 25mph | 30mph |
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300m
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300m | 15mph | 12mph | 15mph | 21mph | 23mph | 25mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 9mph | 10mph | 13mph | 17mph | 20mph | 22mph |
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600m
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600m | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C |
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300m
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300m | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
2000m
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2000m
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2000m
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2000m
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1900m
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2700m
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Time
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600m
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600m | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C |
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300m
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300m | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
2000m
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2000m
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2000m
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2000m
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1900m
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2700m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Challenging walking conditions first thing in showers and hill fog, therefore, suitable waterproof clothing and footwear is advised, but conditions improving through the day.
Weather
Occasional showers moving in from the northwest throughout much of the day, bringing poorer conditions to summits with low cloud and brief periods of heavy rain. Some drier and brighter spells developing through the afternoon, with showers lessening, but cloud thickening again into the late evening ahead of another band of rain arriving after dark.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% during the morning, improving to 80% mid-afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud building up on western and northern slopes as frequent showers move in from the northwest. Cloud bases down to around 500m. Visibility generally poor or very poor in low cloud and moderate in showers, improving to good from mid-afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A band of rain, occasionally heavy, will quickly move from west to east overnight, clearing during the early hours of Thursday morning. A mixture of sunny spells and scattered blustery showers following on behind during daylight hours. The showers gradually easing after dark.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% at first, becoming 80% during the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 15-20mph, gusting 25-30mph, locally 35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 9 Celsius, becoming Plus 11 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 8 Celsius, becoming Plus 17 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud at first, with cloud bases down to 500m, as a band of rain moves through during the early hours of the morning. Cloud lifting above the summits during the day, but briefly lowering to 600-700m in heavier showers. Visibility will be poor or very poor in low cloud and rain at first, becoming mostly good, but occasional moderate to poor in heavy showers during daylight hours.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Fri 18 Sep
Largely dry and bright at first, before a band of rain quickly moves from west to east during the day. Further scattered showers following on behind. Windy, locally gusty on the summits. Temperatures near average.
Sat 19 Sep
Another day of sunny spells and blustery showers. Gusty winds on the summits. Temperatures remain near normal.
Sun 20 Sep
A drier and brighter day for many. Lighter winds. Cloud and rain arriving from the west overnight, with freshening winds. Feeling warm and humid.
Mountain weather information
Fri 18 Sep
Largely dry and bright at first, before a band of rain quickly moves from west to east during the day. Further scattered showers following on behind. Windy, locally gusty on the summits. Temperatures near average.
Sat 19 Sep
Another day of sunny spells and blustery showers. Gusty winds on the summits. Temperatures remain near normal.
Sun 20 Sep
A drier and brighter day for many. Lighter winds. Cloud and rain arriving from the west overnight, with freshening winds. Feeling warm and humid.
Summit specific forecast
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.