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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.
Forecasts cover daylight hours and contain the
following information.
- Hazard risk
- Overview
- 3 hourly weather summary
- Probability of precipitation
- Visibility
- Hill fog
- Maximum winds
- Valley and summit level temperatures
- Freezing level
- Latest pressure chart
- General outlook for the next few days
The forecasts are issued twice daily. |
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These Mountain area forecasts can also be obtained by calling
the Customer Centre.
Mountain forecasts are provided for the main mountain areas and those which have the highest visitor figures.
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