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Lake District: forecast weather

Wednesday, 22 May 2013: dawn to dusk

Printable view Forecast issued: 0402 on Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Overview for Wednesday

Cloudy, with brighter spells developing, along with perhaps a few light showers in eastern parts. Good spells of sunshine further west.

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 Low Low cloud in the morning lifts through the day, temporarily causing navigation issues.
Thunderstorms No Risk  
Heavy persistent rain No Risk  
Strong Sunlight Medium Medium risk of strong sunlight, mainly across western areas during the afternoon.

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Weather summary and probability of precipitation for Wednesday
Dawn to 0900 0900 to 1200 1200 to 1500 1500 to dusk
Cloudy
Cloudy
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Light rain showers
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Detailed mountain weather forecast: Lake District

Wednesday

Weather

Dry through the morning and also partly cloudy with sunny spells. There may be a few light isolated showers across northern and eastern peaks through the afternoon, however remaining dry with good spells of sunshine in the west, giving clear views of all hills in sight. Winds picking up towards the end of the day leaving it feeling a little fresher in the evening.

Visibility

Generally good or very good, however reducing to moderate in any light showers in the east.

Hill fog

Occasional patches down to 400m at first, with cloud soon rising above the summits.

Maximum winds above 500m

Northwesterly 20-25mph gusts 35mph, increasing 30-35mph gusts 45mph.

Temperature

Valleys Plus 7 Celsius rising to Plus 14 Celsius.
900 m Plus 3 Celsius rising to Plus 8 Celsius.
Freezing level Generally above the summits, but lowering to 800m by evening.

Thursday

Weather

Dry, with some brighter spells at first, however cloud soon increasing and a scattering of showers developing by midday. Showers turning heavier at times during the afternoon with a risk of thunder and hail, especially over exposed tops and ridges. Drier across western parts by evening.

Visibility

Generally good or very good, but reducing to poor in any heavier showers.

Hill fog

Occasional patches of fog down to 500m, mainly across eastern parts.

Maximum winds above 500m

Northwesterly 30-35mph gusts 40-45mph.

Temperature

Valleys Plus 4 Celsius rising to Plus 11 Celsius.
900 m Minus 1 Celsius rising to Plus 1 Celsius.
Freezing level Freezing level 500m, rising to 700m during the afternoon.

Outlook

Friday

Generally cloudy with outbreaks of rain through the morning, but becoming dry with sunny spells into the afternoon. A moderate to fresh northerly breeze, becoming light north-easterly later. Freezing level 700m at first, rising to above the summits.

Saturday

Dry and bright at first, but becoming cloudy again later, with a few light showers likely in the east. Light northwesterly winds. Freezing level above the summits.

Sunday

Rather cloudy, with outbreaks of rain pushing in from the east by the afternoon. Easing by evening. Moderate northwesterly winds. Freezing level above the summits.

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