Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for unsettled conditions to dominate but lower confidence for frontal zone positions and associated cloud and rainfall detail.
This evening forecast
Residual showers fading. Some clear spells before cloud thickens from the west toward midnight.
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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
Mountain weather forecast
A wet morning improving to a drier and brighter afternoon.
| 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% | >95% | >95% | >95% | 90% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
11
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S
12
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SE
16
|
S
20
|
SW
21
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SW
22
|
SW
21
|
SW
20
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| 300m |
SW
5
|
S
5
|
SE
10
|
S
11
|
SW
14
|
SW
16
|
SW
14
|
SW
12
|
| Valley |
SW
3
|
S
6
|
SE
11
|
S
9
|
SW
14
|
SW
14
|
SW
11
|
SW
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 17 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| 300m | 14 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 25 |
| Valley | 13 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
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| 300m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
13°
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| Valley |
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,800m
|
2,100m
|
3,400m
|
3,000m
|
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
2,300m
|
2,400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
6°
|
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
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| 300m |
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
10°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Wet conditions through the morning will require waterproofs. Some strong wind gusts likely at summit level especially around exposed peaks and ridges.
Weather
Heavy rain overnight and at first will gradually ease later in the morning, as drier conditions with some bight or sunny interludes extend from the west, to leave a mostly dry, breezy afternoon with the best of the brighter conditions in eastern shelter.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Near zero through the morning, improving to 70% into the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive bases above 400m, perhaps lower at times on western slopes. However, cloud generally lifting and breaking into the afternoon, with the best breaks developing in eastern shelter. West facing summits likely to continue to see occasional cloud above 500-600m. Visibility generally moderate to poor in outbreaks of rain, and very poor in summit cloud through the morning, but improving to mostly good into the afternoon, especially in eastern shelter.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 40.2mm | 77mm | 84.5mm |
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
Most likely turning wet again overnight with further outbreaks of rain through Thursday, perhaps heavy at times and wet conditions likely to persist for much of the day, especially across western slopes. Windy across the summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Near zero for much of the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 30mph, gust 45mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 13 to 16 Celsius
- Valley Plus 12 Celsius rising to 18 Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases lowering overnight with extensive bases above 400-600m, which are likely to persist for much of the day, especially on western slopes. Visibility generally moderate to poor in outbreaks of rain and very poor in summit cloud.
Mountain weather information
Fri 19 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
The band of cloud and rain should clear south for a time before returning north again later. Strong southwest winds.
Sat 20 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Confidence becomes low for detail, but currently there is a likelihood of a spell of persistent, heavy rain, perhaps with strong northerly winds developing across summits.
Sun 21 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Probably turning drier and brighter from the north, with improving cloud bases and visibility. Strong northerly winds possible across summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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Key
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.