Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High to the end of the week. Low for cloud amounts and chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday, but rain not expected to be heavy.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
Mountain weather forecast
Dull damp start, turning dry and bright. Sunny spells later. A cold breeze across tops.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
40% | 60% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
NW
36
|
NW
31
|
N
24
|
N
22
|
N
18
|
NE
15
|
| 600m |
NW
29
|
NW
26
|
N
22
|
N
19
|
N
15
|
NE
9
|
| 300m |
NW
12
|
NW
13
|
N
12
|
N
11
|
N
7
|
N
2
|
| Valley |
NW
11
|
NW
11
|
N
12
|
N
11
|
N
7
|
NE
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 43 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 18 |
| 600m | 38 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 13 |
| 300m | 32 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 10 |
| Valley | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 11 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
900m
|
900m
|
800m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-5°
|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
3°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong winds will give a notable wind chill despite the increasingly bright conditions.
Weather
A cloudy morning with scattered showers. Turning brighter by the afternoon with showers largely dying out. Sunny spells increasing through the afternoon with largely clear skies by evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% early morning, rising to 90% or more by late morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor at first in frequent cloud above 700m. Visibility becoming very good or excellent as cloud lifts above the summits late morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry through the early hours with high cloud gradually increasing. Then a dry, bright but largely overcast day. Some patchy cloud may lower onto the summits after dark.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Maximum wind speed expected
North-northwest 5-10 mph, gusting 15 mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 Celsius rising to plus 4 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 4 Celsius rising to 10 Celsius.
- Freezing level 600m rising above the summits by midday.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with no cloud expected on the hills during the day. Some patchy cloud may form above 700m late evening.
Mountain weather information
Sun 21 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A rather dull day with some low cloud and perhaps a few spots of light rain or drizzle for a time. Light winds.
Mon 22 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dull day with low cloud and some patchy drizzle at times. A chance of more persistent rain in the evening or overnight. Light north or east winds.
Tue 23 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Most likely remaining cloudy with a chance of rain or drizzle at times. Moderate northeast winds.
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Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.