Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales
Confidence
High confidence for unsettled conditions, moderate confidence on the detail of cloud height and intensity of precipitation throughout Tuesday.
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Tue 1 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Wed 2 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
Mostly cloudy with rain moving by the evening.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
40%
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30%
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30%
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30%
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50%
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60%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
SW 20mph knots
SW
20mph |
SW 21mph knots
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21mph |
SW 22mph knots
SW
22mph |
SW 18mph knots
SW
18mph |
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
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300m
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300m | SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph |
SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph |
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph |
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 25mph | 26mph | 30mph | 31mph | 27mph | 26mph |
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300m
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300m | 18mph | 25mph | 28mph | 28mph | 23mph | 23mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 16mph | 24mph | 25mph | 25mph | 21mph | 19mph |
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Time
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06:00
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600m
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
2100m
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2400m
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2500m
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2600m
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2600m
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2600m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
The mix of low cloud, hill fog and precipitation throughout the day will likely result in challenging conditions on the hills. Navigation may be difficult at times and paths could be wet and slippery underfoot.
Weather
Mostly cloudy throughout, although some fleeting sunny spells are possible during the middle part of the day. Showers of rain or drizzle possible during the bulk of day-light hours. Cloud thickening with further rain to come by the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% becoming 80% by the afternoon, becoming 40% by the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud likely obscuring summits above 500-600 m, during the morning with poor visibility in hill fog and drizzle. Cloud bases lifting above summits for the most part during the afternoon but local high peaks may remain shrouded in cloud. Visibilities generally improving in the afternoon with views of neighbouring hills possible, however likely deteriorating in showers. Low cloud and rain likely reducing visibilities in the evening.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A grey and wet start to the day, with persistent rain throughout the morning which may be heavy at times. Once the rain clears, showers, heavy at times, will be quick to follow.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South-westerly 15-20 mph, gusting 25-30 mph, possibly gusting up to 35-40 mph at times. Windy conditions will likely make moving on exposed terrain difficult.
Temperature
- At 600m plus 11 Celsius, becoming plus 14 Celsius.
- Valley plus 14 Celsius, becoming plus 20 Celsius.
- Freezing level above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread low cloud and hill fog throughout the morning obscuring summits above 200-300 m will likely result in very poor visibilities. Cloud bases lifting during the afternoon but summits above 500-600 m will likely remain covered. Visibilities are also likely to be poor in any showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Thu 3 Sep
Sunny spells Thursday morning but gradually clouding over, some rain possible by the evening and overnight. The wind may be similar in strengthen compared to Wednesday.
Fri 4 Sep
Rain possibly lingering Friday morning but should clear east. Cloudy periods with possibly one or two showers of rain but most places should stay dry. Strong winds throughout the day, especially during the afternoon on exposed or high terrain.
Sat 5 Sep
Settled and dry for most of the day, possibly clouding over with the risk of rain later. Less breezy compared to previous days.
Mountain weather information
Thu 3 Sep
Sunny spells Thursday morning but gradually clouding over, some rain possible by the evening and overnight. The wind may be similar in strengthen compared to Wednesday.
Fri 4 Sep
Rain possibly lingering Friday morning but should clear east. Cloudy periods with possibly one or two showers of rain but most places should stay dry. Strong winds throughout the day, especially during the afternoon on exposed or high terrain.
Sat 5 Sep
Settled and dry for most of the day, possibly clouding over with the risk of rain later. Less breezy compared to previous days.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations