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Lake District: latest visual satellite
Friday, 24 May 2013: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 0403 on Friday, 24 May 2013
Overview for Friday
Showers, wintry above 700m, clearing around midday with sunny spells developing. Near gale force winds easing by the afternoon. Considerable chill especially on higher summits.
| Hazards | Risk | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | No Risk | |
| Heavy snow | No Risk | |
| Storm force winds | No Risk | |
| Gales | Medium | Northerly or northeasterly, 35-40mph with gusts around 50-55mph easing by the afternoon. |
| Severe chill effect | Medium | Showers and gale force winds will lead to a considerable chill, especially over higher summits. |
| Persistent and extensive hill fog | No Risk | |
| Thunderstorms | No Risk | |
| Heavy persistent rain | No Risk | |
| Strong Sunlight | Medium | Risk of strong sunlight during sunny spells. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Light rain showers |
Light rain showers |
Light rain showers |
 Sunny intervals |
| 30-50% | 10-30% | 10% | 0% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Lake District
Friday
Weather
A wet and windy start, with possible gales and frequent showers, these perhaps wintry above 700m. Becoming drier by the afternoon, with some sunny spells developing. Winds also easing during the afternoon, however the fresh breeze will still lead to a considerable chill and some minor buffeting at times.
Visibility
Moderate perhaps poor at times, becoming very good around midday.
Hill fog
Only occasional patches down to 700m, soon lifting above the summits.
Maximum winds above 500m
Northerly, gradually veering northeast, 35-40mph with gusts around 50-55mph easing to 25mph gusting 35mph by the afternoon.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 4 Celsius rising to Plus 14 Celsius. |
| 900 m | Zero Celsius rising to Plus 2 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Freezing level 800m rising just above the summits by the afternoon. |
Saturday
Weather
Predominately dry with perhaps some isolated mist in the valleys at first, soon clearing to a day of sunshine with light winds. Feeling warm and pleasant with good panoramic views expected on any ascents.
Visibility
Hazy at first in the valleys but soon becoming very good.
Hill fog
Cloud bases above the summits.
Maximum winds above 500m
Variable and light winds, increasing to 10mph with gusts 20mph over higher summits
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 4 Celsius rising to Plus 15 Celsius |
| 900 m | Plus 3 Celsius rising to Plus 5 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Freezing above the summits. |
Outlook
Sunday
Another dry and pleasant day with lengthy sunny spells and light winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Monday
Turning unsettled and rather windy on Monday, with cloud and rain pushing in from the west through the morning. A fresh southwesterly breeze develops. Freezing levels above the summits.
Tuesday
Remaining unsettled with frequent showers, some of which could be on the heavy side. Mostly light to fresh winds but gusty around heavier showers. Freezing level above the summits.
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