Mountain weather
Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for settled conditions through Saturday, and for turning unsettled from Sunday onwards, but lower confidence for the exact details from Sunday onwards.
This evening forecast
Mainly dry with clear summits, but a low chance of the odd spot of rain over northern parts of the Aberdeenshire and Angus hills. Light winds.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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
Dry and bright with some spells of hazy sunshine.
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
S
18
|
S
21
|
S
22
|
S
24
|
SW
24
|
SW
22
|
SW
20
|
S
19
|
| 900m |
S
12
|
S
13
|
S
14
|
S
16
|
SW
20
|
SW
18
|
SW
16
|
S
14
|
| 600m |
E
8
|
S
10
|
S
10
|
S
12
|
SW
19
|
SW
20
|
SW
16
|
S
14
|
| 300m |
NE
4
|
S
6
|
S
6
|
SW
7
|
SW
12
|
SW
13
|
SW
10
|
S
7
|
| Glen |
E
2
|
SE
2
|
S
4
|
S
6
|
SW
10
|
SW
12
|
SW
8
|
S
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 21 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 24 |
| 900m | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 |
| 600m | 11 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 18 |
| 300m | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
| Glen | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 9 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
16°
|
14°
|
| Glen |
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
18°
|
18°
|
17°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
1,900m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
2,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
14°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
| Glen |
11°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
16°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
A dry and bright day, with some high cloud providing hazy sunshine at first, before sunnier spells break out more widely in the afternoon. A few mist or fog patches at first should clear soon after dawn.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or higher.
Low cloud and visibility
Some early mist or fog patches may form overnight in prone spots, but these will soon clear to leave excellent visibilities and any cloud above the summits.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A dry and bright day with good sunny spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% or higher, the worst conditions before dawn and after sunset.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly mean 15-20mph, gusting 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 7 to plus 11 Celsius
- Glen Plus 11 rising to plus 19 Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Generally excellent visibilities and cloud-free hill tops, but perhaps a few early mist or fog patches in prone valleys, and the chance of some low cloud around coastal ranges
Mountain weather information
Sun 12 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and bright start but heavy, thundery showers developing through the afternoon.
Mon 13 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain.
Tue 14 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
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