Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales
Confidence
High for the generally unsettled weather conditions. Low for precipitation detail on Saturday.
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
A cloudy end to the day with showers persisting into the evening before easing overnight. The strong southwesterly winds persist, with gusts on the summits.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Gales
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy for the most with the chance of some showers during the morning, some of which may be moderate at times. Blustery on the summits before the wind eases though the day becoming to moderate.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
30%
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20%
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20%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 29mph knots
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29mph |
W 26mph knots
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26mph |
W 19mph knots
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19mph |
W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 17mph knots
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17mph |
SW 12mph knots
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12mph |
SW 8mph knots
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8mph |
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300m
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300m | W 16mph knots
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16mph |
W 13mph knots
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13mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
W 13mph knots
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13mph |
W 8mph knots
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8mph |
SW 2mph knots
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2mph |
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Valley
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Valley | W 13mph knots
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13mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
W 6mph knots
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6mph |
W 10mph knots
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10mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 6mph knots
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6mph |
S 2mph knots
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2mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 41mph | 37mph | 28mph | 26mph | 26mph | 25mph | 18mph | 12mph |
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300m
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300m | 35mph | 30mph | 26mph | 23mph | 26mph | 24mph | 17mph | 8mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 29mph | 27mph | 19mph | 20mph | 21mph | 20mph | 14mph | 8mph |
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600m
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600m | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C |
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300m
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300m | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
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600m
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600m | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C |
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300m
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300m | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Blustery winds at first could lead to difficult walking, along exposed rises and summits. Suitable footwear and waterproof clothing is advised. Becoming drier and brighter with sunny spells into the afternoon, with associated medium UV levels, therefore sun protection may be advised.
Weather
Early low cloud and mist should soon clear to leave a mostly dry and bright day. However, a few scattered showers are likely. Largely dry with low cloud and mist reforming after dark.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 80% by mid-morning
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases down to 600m at first, before lifting above the summits by mid-morning. Visibility will be poor in low cloud and mist at first, becoming good or very good from mid-morning, with decent views of distant hills and peaks, away from any showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Early low cloud and mist should soon clear to leave a mostly dry morning before band of rain and showers, moderate or heavy at times, moves eastwards through the region during the afternoon. A cloudy end to the day, with showers likely during the evening and overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 40% from mid-afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
10-15mph, gusting 20-25 mph..
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 10 Celsius, becoming Plus 19 Celsius. At 600m: Plus 6 Celsius, becoming Plus 13 Celsius. Freezing level: Above the summits.
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius, becoming Plus 19 Celsius. At 600m: Plus 6 Celsius, becoming Plus 13 Celsius. Freezing level: Above the summits.
- Freezing level Plus 10 Celsius, becoming Plus 19 Celsius. At 600m: Plus 6 Celsius, becoming Plus 13 Celsius. Freezing level: Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases down to 600m at first, before lifting above the summits from mid-afternoon. Visibility will be poor in low cloud and mist at first, becoming good or very good from mid-afternoon, with decent views of distant hills and peaks, away from any showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Mon 7 Sep
Early cloud and rain clearing to leave a largely dry and bright day. Breezy. A band of rain, locally heavy is likely to arrive from the west after dark.
Tue 8 Sep
A band of rain, locally heavy, should quickly clear early in the day with further blustery showers following on behind. Risk of gales on the summits. Feeling cooler and fresher.
Wed 9 Sep
A cloudy day with the chance of some showers during the afternoon. Blustery winds will ease and become light. Feeling cool in the wind and mild during the afternoon.
Summit specific forecast
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.