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Peak District: latest visual satellite
Wednesday, 22 May 2013: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 0421 on Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Overview for Wednesday
Variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells with brisk northwesterly winds developing. Generally dry, Just a slight chance of an isolated shower during the afternoon, mainly in the east.
| 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 | Low | Sunny spells and moderate UV levels bring a risk of sunburn if out for a prolonged period. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Sunny intervals |
Sunny intervals |
Sunny intervals |
Sunny intervals |
| 0% | 0% | 30% | 30% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Peak District
Wednesday
Weather
A predominantly dry day with variable amounts of cloud and some decent sunny spells, particularly in the west, these most prolonged towards the evening. Just a slight chance of an isolated shower during the afternoon, mainly in the east.
Visibility
Generally good or very good, but very poor in any patches of hill fog initially.
Hill fog
Well-broken above 500m initially, becoming nil by mid-morning.
Maximum winds above 400m
Strengthening northwesterly wind 30-35mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 7 Celsius increasing to plus 14 Celsius. |
| 600 m | Plus 5 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Well above the summits. |
Thursday
Weather
A dry start with some sunshine, cloud amounts increasing with showers developing. A few heavy showers are likely with a risk of hail and lightning. There is also a chance of some sleet over higher ground, with snow possible above around 500 metres. Windy with northwesterly winds strengthening and may reach gale force over the summits later in the day.
Visibility
Generally good or very good with temporary falls to moderate or poor in showers.
Hill fog
Mainly nil but ragged patches may form above 600m in heavy showers.
Maximum winds above 400m
Northwesterly wind 25-30mph, increasing to 45 to 50mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 6 Celsius increasing to plus 10 Celsius. |
| 600 m | Plus 2 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Falling to around the summits later. |
Outlook
Friday
Wet and windy with a risk of gales or even severe-gales over the peaks. Becoming drier and brighter later with winds easing. Feeling cold with a significant wind chill during the morning.
Saturday
A much improved day with sunny spells and only a small chance of the odd shower. Feeling warmer with a moderate northerly breeze. Freezing level above the summits.
Sunday
Mostly dry and bright but it is likely to cloud over later with a chance of some hill fog developing. It should be mainly day, though the northerly winds may strengthen once again. Freezing level above the summits.
Cat & Fiddle (midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude 511 metres
Rainfall measured at 03:00 Wednesday, 22 May 2013
- Last 24 hours 0.8 mm
- Last 48 hours 3.4 mm
- Last 72 hours 3.6 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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