Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled theme, moderate for the westward extent of rainfall today, low for rainfall and fog details for the rest of the week.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Outbreaks of rain clearing, becoming brighter and mostly dry later.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
40% | 40% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
15
|
N
13
|
NW
15
|
NW
15
|
W
18
|
SW
15
|
| 300m |
N
11
|
N
10
|
NW
11
|
W
11
|
W
12
|
SW
6
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| Valley |
N
7
|
N
11
|
NW
9
|
W
11
|
W
11
|
SW
5
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Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 23 |
| 300m | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
| Valley | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
8°
|
7°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
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| Freezing Level |
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
1,000m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
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-4°
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-3°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
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| 300m |
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Suitable wet weather layers should be worn due to the prolonged rainfall and significant windchill, even at lower levels.
Weather
Outbreaks of light rain this morning, falling as sleet over the highest summits, with a small chance of more persistent and heavier rain reaching eastern areas for a time this morning. Becoming mostly dry this afternoon, with brighter conditions gradually spreading east, and perhaps an odd shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Less than 10% becoming 80% this afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Overcast cloud with bases covering hills over 600m, at times coming down to 400m across eastern areas. Moderate to poor visibility in rain, becoming very good this afternoon.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
Measurement date:
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.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Showers or longer spells of rain, these sometimes heavy, soon arriving overnight and then returning in batches through the day. However, some drier interludes are possible late morning and late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% cloud generally above summits, but perhaps lowering in showers.
Maximum wind speed expected
South-southwesterly 25-30mph gusting 40-45mph becoming southerly.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 Celsius becoming Plus 7 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 6 Celsius becoming Plus 11 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility, decreasing moderate to poor in showers and rain, and very poor with hill fog. Cloud bases generally above summits but occasionally lowering to 600m with heavy showers and rain.
Mountain weather information
Tue 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and bright with scattered showers developing, these possibly heavy. Becoming dry with clear spells in the evening. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mist and fog in the valleys at start, slowly clearing with some brighter spells and perhaps showers developing later in the morning. Gentle easterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Increasing chance of low cloud and hill fog, especially across eastern areas, with also possibly scattered showers arriving. Freezing level above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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.