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Lake District: forecast uv
Saturday, 25 May 2013: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 1634 on Saturday, 25 May 2013
Overview for Sunday
A misty start for some, but soon clearing to leave a mostly clear and sunny day.
| Hazards | Risk | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | No Risk | |
| Heavy snow | No Risk | |
| Storm force winds | No Risk | |
| Gales | No Risk | |
| Severe chill effect | No Risk | |
| Persistent and extensive hill fog | No Risk | |
| Thunderstorms | No Risk | |
| Heavy persistent rain | No Risk | |
| Strong Sunlight | High | Long periods of sunshine are possible so adequate eye and skin protection will be important. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Sunny intervals |
 Sunny |
Sunny intervals |
Sunny intervals |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Lake District
Sunday
Weather
Some misty patches to start the day, but these soon clear to give a dry day with some long sunny periods. These longer and more apparent in Southern Fells, and it will be advisable to prepare for sunny conditions with appropriate clothing and sun protection.
Visibility
Poor to start in the misty areas, but then generally very good or even excellent in places with all hills in sight and good detail in views across the park.
Hill fog
Clouds above the summits.
Maximum winds above 500m
Westerly 10-15mph backing Southwesterly. Increasing 20mph gusting 30mph later.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 4 Celsius rising to plus 17 Celsius. |
| 900 m | Plus 5 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Above the summits. |
Monday
Weather
A band of rain is expected to pass from West to East over the park during Monday. This will arrive during the morning and bring thick cloud and hill fog, as well as the rain perhaps becoming heavy at times. This will clear after dusk with some clear spells possible at the very end of the day.
Visibility
A brief period of good visibility to start, but moderate to poor in rain, and with hill fog affecting most peaks.
Hill fog
Persistent fog is possible above 500m as well as occasional fog down to 300m throughout the park.
Maximum winds above 500m
Southerly 35-40mph gusts 55mph, decreasing 25-30mph gusts 40mph later.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 7 Celsius rising to plus 13 Celsius. |
| 900 m | Plus 4 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Above the summits. |
Outlook
Tuesday
Unsettled and cool weather is the picture for Tuesday, showers are likely and could be heavy at times, however details of timings of precipitation are unclear. Southwesterly breeze, gusty in showers. Freezing level above the summits.
Wednesday
Unsettled weather is likely to continue with a mixture of showers and clearer spells but there is low confidence in any timing for this precipitation. Northwesterly breeze, gusty in showers. Freezing level above the summits.
Thursday
A drier and brighter period is likely during Thursday but rain is also likely. Confidence remains low for any timing for this precipitation. Westerly breeze. Freezing level above the summits.
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