Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales
Confidence
High confidence for fine conditions on Thursday. Lower confidence regarding cloud and timing of rain indicated on Friday.
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Thu 24 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Fri 25 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.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Prolonged hazy sunshine and rather warm. Breezy at higher elevations.
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Weather
(at 600m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
<5%
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<5%
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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 | S 11mph knots
S
11mph |
S 16mph knots
S
16mph |
S 18mph knots
S
18mph |
SW 18mph knots
SW
18mph |
SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph |
SW 19mph knots
SW
19mph |
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300m
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300m | SE 1mph knots
SE
1mph |
S 9mph knots
S
9mph |
S 12mph knots
S
12mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
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Valley
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Valley | E 4mph knots
E
4mph |
S 4mph knots
S
4mph |
S 9mph knots
S
9mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph |
S 6mph knots
S
6mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 17mph | 21mph | 24mph | 24mph | 22mph | 28mph |
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300m
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300m | 12mph | 17mph | 20mph | 21mph | 17mph | 19mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 8mph | 12mph | 17mph | 18mph | 13mph | 18mph |
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600m
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300m
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1500m
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2100m
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3100m
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3400m
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2700m
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2700m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A pleasant day to be out in the Park. Sunshine still fairly strong at this time of year, so sun protection is necessary. Gusts could reach 30-35mph locally on exposed high peaks during the afternoon.
Weather
Fine and clear overnight. Chilly to start with some patchy mist in valleys around dawn, soon clearing. Otherwise, a dry and bright day with prolonged hazy sunshine. Becoming breezy though on high tops by the afternoon. Staying dry into the evening with some increase in overall cloud cover.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Above 95%.
Low cloud and visibility
Little to no low cloud expected with bases extensively, if not completely above the summits. Some early haze otherwise mostly good or very good visibilities.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Extensive low cloud forming on mid-high slopes overnight with a spell of rain and drizzle arriving from the west before dawn, perhaps including isolated heavier bursts at times. Largely cloudy during the daytime with further periods of mainly light rain or drizzle, possibly more persistent through the afternoon and early evening before likely easing after dark. Mainly light winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% at first, increasing to 70% by the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
West or south-westerly 10-15mph, with gusts 15-20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 11 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 13 becoming Plus 15 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud likely obscuring hills above 500m overnight and during the early morning. Low cloud fragmenting and lifting through the morning, leaving occasional patches to around 600-700m by the afternoon, mainly in the north and west and in any rain. Similar into the evening. Visibilities mostly hazy to good outside of rain where it'll be hazy to poor.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sat 26 Sep
Probably dry with sunny spells and occasional cloud. Moderate to fresh south-westerly winds.
Sun 27 Sep
Early cloud lifting and clearing. Brighter for a time, then cloudier towards the evening again. Increasing risk of rain later. Moderate to fresh south-westerly breeze.
Mon 28 Sep
Dry with good spells of sunshine. Lighter south-westerly winds.
Mountain weather information
Sat 26 Sep
Probably dry with sunny spells and occasional cloud. Moderate to fresh south-westerly winds.
Sun 27 Sep
Early cloud lifting and clearing. Brighter for a time, then cloudier towards the evening again. Increasing risk of rain later. Moderate to fresh south-westerly breeze.
Mon 28 Sep
Dry with good spells of sunshine. Lighter south-westerly winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations