Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for cold weather to continue on Friday and over the weekend. High for a change to less cold weather early next week
This evening forecast
Cold and partly cloudy with isolated wintry showers. Freezing level 700 metres.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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
Cold and mainly dry, a few light wintry showers
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
NE
15
|
NE
13
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NE
12
|
NE
10
|
E
7
|
NE
7
|
E
9
|
E
10
|
| 600m |
NE
11
|
NE
10
|
NE
10
|
NE
10
|
NE
7
|
NE
6
|
E
8
|
E
9
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| 300m |
NE
4
|
NE
5
|
NE
6
|
NE
7
|
E
4
|
NE
5
|
E
5
|
E
4
|
| Valley |
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
NE
9
|
NE
6
|
NW
4
|
N
5
|
E
8
|
NE
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| 600m | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
| 300m | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Valley | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-3°
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-3°
|
-3°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
400m
|
400m
|
400m
|
500m
|
600m
|
700m
|
700m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-9°
|
-9°
|
-8°
|
-6°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
| 600m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
-3°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-3°
|
| 300m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
2°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
5°
|
7°
|
7°
|
4°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
Dry in the morning with some early sunshine. Cloud bubbling up by late morning to leave some sunny intervals for the afternoon. A few light wintry showers developing in the afternoon but many ranges staying dry.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent visibility with great air clarity throughout the day. Some patchy cloud down to 900 metres occasionally shrouding some of the higher summits.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Apart from an isolated shower, wintry on the tops, in the afternoon it will be largely dry with some sunny intervals, best of the sunshine in the morning.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northerly 10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 rising to 2 Celsius
- Valley Minus 2 rising to 10 Celsius
- Freezing level 600 to 900 metres
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent visibility with great air clarity throughout the day, cloud largely above the tops
Mountain weather information
Sun 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with sunny intervals, an isolated afternoon shower. Light winds. Freezing level 900 metres.
Mon 29 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with occasional rain. Brisk southerly winds. Freezing level rising above summits.
Tue 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a few showers. Brisk southeasterly winds. Freezing level above 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 Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.