Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the general story over the next few days. Slight uncertainty in the timing of the rain clearing on Wednesday, give or take an hour or two. Easter weekend looks very unsettled but there is a lot of uncertainty in the details at this stage.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Mountain weather forecast
Mostly dry morning. Rain turning heavier for a time late in afternoon. Windy on the tops. Mild.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
20% | 20% | 20% | 80% | 70% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
16
|
W
16
|
SW
19
|
SW
19
|
W
18
|
NW
15
|
| 300m |
SW
7
|
W
12
|
W
15
|
SW
12
|
W
11
|
NW
11
|
| Valley |
SW
5
|
SW
9
|
SW
12
|
SW
10
|
W
10
|
NW
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 22 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| 300m | 17 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Valley | 14 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,400m
|
1,800m
|
1,400m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
1°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
5°
|
3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A mild day in the valleys but windy and rather cold on the tops, especially in late afternoon rain.
Weather
A largely cloudy day with patchy light rain or drizzle, this will turn persistent and heavier for a couple of hours during the afternoon. The rain will clear to leave a mostly dry evening with clear spells developing. Best chance of any bright spells will be across eastern hills.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% with best chance in east.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud above 500 or 600m developing overnight, lifting above summits during the morning, then lowering again for a few hours in the afternoon. Visibility away from cloud, mostly hazy but down to a few km at times in rain or drizzle. Cloud clearing in the evening.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1mm | 3.4mm | 17.6mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Clear spells and a frost overnight. A dry day with bright or sunny spells and light winds. Cloud increasing through the evening to bring a little rain by midnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%, becoming 40% during evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
West or Southwest 5-10mph, increasing to 20mph gusts 30mph in evening.
Temperature
- At 600m 0C rising to 4C.
- Valley Minus 1C rising to 9C.
- Freezing level 600m, rising above summits during the day.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly excellent visibility with any cloud above the tops. Cloud becoming extensive above 600m during the evening.
Mountain weather information
Fri 3 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain. Strong southwest winds with gales on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 4 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Unsettled with rain or showers, heavy at times. Strong winds with a chance of severe gales. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 5 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Brighter and colder with some showers, perhaps wintry on the tops. Strong westerly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.