Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high confidence though moderate for clearance of rain today, and low confidence for forecast detail from Sunday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Often cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 50% | 50% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
5
|
NE
9
|
NE
7
|
N
6
|
NE
7
|
SW
5
|
| 300m |
N
1
|
N
3
|
E
4
|
N
4
|
SE
3
|
W
4
|
| Valley |
N
1
|
NE
3
|
NE
4
|
W
4
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 8 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| 300m | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Valley | 3 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
11°
|
10°
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| Freezing Level |
2,600m
|
2,500m
|
2,600m
|
2,600m
|
2,600m
|
2,500m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
11°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Waterproofs required along the tops with outbreaks of rain and drizzle expected. Navigation skills essential as visibility likely poor on the hills.
Weather
Cloud thickening and lowering throughout the morning. Heavy, possibly thundery showers moving westward across the park during the morning. These showers may then shift to persistent and occasionally heavy rain during the afternoon, which is likely to continue into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% falling 10% by mid-morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud lowering to around 400-500m through the morning to likely shroud all hills by midday. Visibility moderate, poor or very poor in rain and drizzle.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Low cloud continuing to shroud the hills for the majority of the day, with drizzly outbreaks of rain until the evening. Cloud and drizzle slowly starting to move northwards late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% rising to 50% evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 10-15 mph with gusts of 25 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 Celsius rising to Plus 9 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 9 Celsius rising to Plus 13 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above all summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud around 400-500m throughout the day, slowly lifting and clearing the tops in the south of the park in the late evening. Visibility moderate, poor or very poor in rain and drizzle. Visibility then becoming good into the late evening in the south of the park.
Mountain weather information
Sun 5 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence in forecast detail though unsettled and mostly cloudy and the potential for spells of locally heavy, thundery showers. Light and variable at times. Freezing levels above tops
Mon 6 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence in forecast detail. Remaining cloudy and unsettled with the continuing risk of heavy showers during the day. Winds light and variable. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 7 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Showers remain likely, but expected to be drier than Monday with perhaps some good sunny periods though confidence remains low at this stage. Feeling warm in the sunshine with light, variable winds. Freezing levels above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
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Cluster of multiple stations
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.