Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled and at times wet conditions. Medium for rain timings and cloud details.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Heavy rain and strong summit winds.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
30% | 60% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
NE
13
|
N
19
|
N
23
|
N
27
|
NW
31
|
NW
32
|
| 600m |
NE
11
|
N
10
|
N
17
|
N
20
|
NW
25
|
NW
26
|
| 300m |
N
6
|
N
6
|
N
9
|
N
11
|
NW
12
|
NW
13
|
| Valley |
N
6
|
N
6
|
N
10
|
N
11
|
NW
11
|
NW
12
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 15 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 40 | 42 |
| 600m | 14 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 37 |
| 300m | 12 | 14 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 32 |
| Valley | 11 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 29 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A poor day developing with uncomfortable conditions at times. Good waterproof clothing recommended.
Weather
Lowering cloud and outbreaks of rain developing during the morning, the rain becoming heavy and persistent at times. Outbreaks of heavy and persistent rain continuing through the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% lowering 20% in the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive bases around 600m with patches or occasional cloud base down to 300m at times. The lowest cloud expected over the Northern Fells, Eastern Fells and Far Eastern Fells with some higher bases for the Western and South Western Fells. Visibility moderate to very poor during daylight hours and the evening.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Extensive low cloud and outbreaks of rain and drizzle overnight and early morning. Skies brightening during the day and the cloud lifting. However, heavy and perhaps thundery showers could develop, any showers slow moving.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% rising to 70% during daylight hours, except in heavy showers.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeast to Northwest 10 to 15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 5 to 10 Celsius
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius rising to 17 Celsius in the afternoon.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional or extensive cloud, base 600m or less, lifting and breaking near or above the summits in the afternoon, but lowering significantly in heavy showers. Visibility moderate to very poor, becoming good at times during daylight hours.
Mountain weather information
Fri 24 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Extensive low cloud with rain and drizzle at first. Cloud gradually lifting and breaking with patchy rain or showers. Some bright or clear spells later. Moderate or fresh southerly winds at height.
Sat 25 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with bright, sunny or clear spells. Fresh south or southeast winds at height.
Sun 26 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright spells. Occasional heavy showers. Fresh or strong south or southeast winds at height.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
Loading map…
Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.