Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled and changeable start, but lowering for the detail later in the period.
This evening forecast
Area of snow spreading from the west, occasionally turning heavy towards midnight, with blizzards, severe wind chill, extensive hill fog and gales bringing hazardous conditions to the peaks.
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
Showers or longer periods of snow and rain. Strong, perhaps gale, summit winds. Freezing level lifting.
| 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) |
>95% | 90% | 60% | 40% | 70% | 70% | 40% | 40% |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
23
|
S
30
|
S
23
|
S
19
|
S
15
|
SW
15
|
W
18
|
W
19
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| 300m |
S
12
|
S
15
|
S
12
|
S
5
|
S
6
|
SW
10
|
W
12
|
W
11
|
| Valley |
S
11
|
S
11
|
S
12
|
S
8
|
S
8
|
SW
8
|
W
9
|
W
6
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 33 | 41 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28 |
| 300m | 27 | 33 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 25 |
| Valley | 26 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
200m
|
200m
|
300m
|
500m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
800m
|
800m
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-10°
|
-11°
|
-9°
|
-7°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-5°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| Valley |
-3°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Winds 10-15mph stronger than the speeds above across most exposed ridges and summits, with a risk of gales early and late in the day. Very difficult conditions at height in extensive hill fog, driving snow, severe wind chill and strong to gale winds.
Weather
Overcast overnight with periods of snow that turn heavy at times, with blizzard conditions at height. A cloudy day with occasional snow and rain, generally light and patchy through the morning, turning heavier for the afternoon. Snow to low levels at dawn lifting to the highest peaks from late morning. Frequent showers for the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
25%
Low cloud and visibility
Visibility becoming moderate or poor in rain, very poor in snow and within cloud with bases quite extensive from 500m.
Recent rainfall
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3mm | 10.6mm | 11.9mm |
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Rather cloudy by day with frequent showers, these wintry above around 600m. Fresh to strong summit winds, bringing a further severe wind chill at height.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%
Maximum wind speed expected
West to northwest 20-30mph with gusts reaching 40-45mph across most exposed ridges and summits
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 1 Celsius
- Valley Plus 2 Celsius increasing 6 Celsius for the afternoon
- Freezing level 700-800m
Low cloud and visibility
Visibility good becoming moderate or poor in rain, very poor in snow and within cloud with bases quite frequently lowering 600m.
Mountain weather information
Tue 17 Feb
Looking set to be the best day's weather of the forecast period with all expected to stay dry and see plenty of winter sunshine coupled with light winds. Cold however with freezing level around 300m.
Wed 18 Feb
Generally dry with some brighter spells, but strong easterly summit winds bringing a severe wind chill down to mid-levels as the freezing level stays around 300m. Also an increasing chance of some snow feeding from the south later in the day.
Thu 19 Feb
Mainly dry and occasionally bright. Freezing level lifting to around 500m. Fresh to strong easterly winds.
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.