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Peak District: latest pressure
Sunday, 19 May 2013: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 1738 on Sunday, 19 May 2013
Overview for Monday
A cool and damp start with low cloud and outbreaks of drizzle. Turning brighter but isolated showers developing during the afternoon.
| 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 | High | Persistent hill fog during the morning will make navigation difficult. |
| Thunderstorms | Low | Low risk of showers turning thundery as the afternoon progresses. |
| Heavy persistent rain | No Risk | |
| Strong Sunlight | Low | Low risk of sunburn during the afternoon as sunny spells develop. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Mist |
 Cloudy |
 Sunny intervals |
 Heavy rain showers |
| 30% | 30% | 30% | 40% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Peak District
Monday
Weather
Low cloud will bring persistent and extensive hill fog at first with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. Into the afternoon cloud will gradually thin and break to allow some bright and sunny spells to develop during the afternoon. However, isolated showers are expected to develop, with a low risk of these turning heavy and thundery during the latter part of the afternoon.
Visibility
Poor or moderate at first but locally very poor in hill fog. During the morning generally improving to good but locally moderate or poor in any showers later.
Hill fog
Persistent, overcast hill fog likely during the morning above around 150-250m, although summits may be cloud free. Breaking and lifting during the morning to leave ragged amounts above 500m later.
Maximum winds above 400m
Northerly 15 to 20mph
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 9 increasing to 18 Celsius |
| 600 m | Plus 10 Celsius |
| Freezing level | Well above the summits. |
Tuesday
Weather
A rather cloudy start with some light outbreaks of rain and drizzle at first. Although it is expected to remain rather cloudy for much of the day some brighter spells are possible during the afternoon.
Visibility
Moderate or poor at first, very poor in hill fog. Improving to mainly good into the afternoon.
Hill fog
Occasionally broken to overcast above 200-300m breaking and lifting during the morning.
Maximum winds above 400m
North to northwest 15-20mph
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 8 increasing to 16 Celsius |
| 600 m | Plus 10 Celsius |
| Freezing level | Well above the summits |
Outlook
Wednesday
A day of sunny spells and a few scattered light afternoon showers. Temperatures are expected to be slightly below average for the time of year with a moderate northwesterly breeze. Freezing level above the summits.
Thursday
Rather cloudy, with perhaps a few showery outbreaks of rain. These may become heavy and possibly persistent in eastern parts but western parts are more likely to be dry, and also brighter. Northerly winds increasing to become brisk, and accentuating an unusually cold feel for the time of year. Freezing level only a little above the summits.
Friday
A similar day to Thursday with western parts fairing better than eastern parts with bright and sunny spells. Further east it is expected to be largely cloudy with a few outbreaks of rain possible . Remaining rather cool and this will be accentuated by a strengthening northerly breeze.
Cat & Fiddle (midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude 511 metres
Rainfall measured at 15:00 Sunday, 19 May 2013
- Last 24 hours 0.2 mm
- Last 48 hours 5.8 mm
- Last 72 hours 8.2 mm
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
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