East Highlands mountain area forecast
Forecast issued: 0956 on Friday, 10 February 2012
Overview for Friday
Generally cloudy across Scotland with outbreaks of rain, mainly across western ranges, with the best of any bright or sunny spells across the northern Cairngorms, Caithness and eastern Sutherland.
Hazards
Medium risk of Persistent extensive hill fog: Persistent hill fog possible, especially in rain across more southern hills.
Low risk of Gales: Southerly or southwesterly winds gust to around 45mph over ridges and summits.
Low risk of Severe chill effect: Occasionally strong winds with temperatures slightly below freezing on the summits.
No risk of Blizzards; Heavy snow; Storm force winds; Thunderstorms; Heavy persistent rain; Strong sunlight;
Weather summary and probability of precipitation for Friday
| Dawn to 0900 |  |
Cloudy | 40% chance of precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0900 to 1200 | |
Cloudy | 40% chance of precipitation |
| 1200 to 1500 | |
Cloudy | 40% chance of precipitation |
| 1500 to dusk | |
Cloudy | 40% chance of precipitation |
Detailed mountain weather forecast
Friday
Weather
A misty start to a rather cloudy day with a little light rain and drizzle, more especially across the southern Perthshire hills and towards the Braes of Angus, with some snow flurries or snow grains on the Munro tops. However the rest of the area will see plenty of dry weather with some sunny spells likely across the northern Cairngorms. A thaw will continue at all levels.
Visibility
Moderate or good but poor at times in mist and patchy rain and drizzle, offering only limited views of surrounding hills.
Hill fog
Periods or persistent above 600m lowering to above 300m at times, especially at first and in association with precipitation. However across the northern Cairngorms hill fog is expected to become occasional above 900m at times.
Maximum winds above 600m
Southerly or southwesterly at 25 to 30mph, with gusts around 45mph over ridges and summits.
Temperature
Glens: Plus 1 Celsius rising to plus 6 Celsius.
900 m: Plus 1 Celsius.
Freezing level: 1000m
Saturday
Weather
Another rather cloudy day with patchy rain at times, once again most likely across southern ranges. Some brighter conditions possible across the northern Cairngorms more especially through the morning.
Visibility
Moderate or good falling poor at times in early mist and rain.
Hill fog
Periods or persistent, perhaps occasional at times across the north, above 600m but lowering to above 300m at first and in association with precipitation.
Maximum winds above 600m
Mainly southwesterly at 15mph or less.
Temperature
Glens: Plus 1 Celsius rising to plus 8 Celsius
900 m: Plus 3 Celsius
Freezing level: Above the summits.
Outlook
Sunday
Another largely cloudy day again with some patchy rain around, perhaps a little snow on the summits. However northern and eastern hills should become brighter during the day as the southwesterly breeze strengthens. Freezing level around 900m
Monday
Overnight cloud and rain soon clearing then sunny spells and blustery showers, these turning increasingly to snow and heavy at times bringing the risk of temporary blizzards. Gale, perhaps severe gale force, northwesterly winds. Around 1000m at first falling to 300m by dusk.
Tuesday
Cold with sunny spells and snow showers, the showers most frequent across the northern Cairngorms through the morning. Strong to gale force northerly winds. Freezing level around 300m.
