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Mountain area forecasts

Mountains can be inhospitable and dangerous places for the ill prepared. From one hour to the next, from one hill to the next, they can exhibit a dramatic variation in weather conditions. Whether it's a well-planned expedition or a spur of the moment decision to go to the hills, it is important to check the forecast.

Map showing areas used in forecasts

Forecasts available

Forecasts cover daylight hours and contain the following information.

  • Hazards list.
  • A brief summary of the weather on the hills.
  • An indication of height and extent of the lower cloud.
  • Visibility.
  • Wind and temperatures on the hills.
  • Freezing level at or below summit level.
  • A general outlook for the next few days.

The forecasts are issued daily.

Webcams

The Met Office has installed webcams at a number of locations around the UK. You can see the current conditions as well as graphs showing how the weather has changed over the previous 24 hours.
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These Mountain area forecasts can also be obtained by calling the Customer Centre.

Welsh forecasts produced by the Met Office in association with the Welsh Assembly Government, Sports Council for Wales and Wales Tourist Board.

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