Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the weekend. Low for extent of any rain early next week
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 mostly dry on Saturday
| 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% | 20% | 20% | 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 |
E
10
|
E
9
|
E
12
|
E
14
|
E
15
|
E
16
|
| 600m |
E
10
|
E
8
|
E
11
|
E
14
|
E
13
|
E
11
|
| 300m |
E
4
|
E
5
|
E
5
|
E
8
|
E
8
|
NE
4
|
| Valley |
NE
6
|
E
5
|
E
6
|
SE
7
|
E
6
|
NE
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 14 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 600m | 14 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| 300m | 11 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Valley | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
0°
|
0°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
7°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
600m
|
700m
|
800m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-5°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-6°
|
| 600m |
-3°
|
0°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
A cold and sunny start. Cloud bubbling up from mid-morning to leave variable amounts of cloud during the afternoon with perhaps the odd light shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent visibility with great air clarity. Cloud largely above the summits
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy with some patchy light rain or summit sleet towards Eastern Fells, perhaps brightening up towards evening. Chilly northerly wind on the tops
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%, the best chances in the west
Maximum wind speed expected
Northerly 15-20 mph, gust 30-35mph
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 2 rising to plus 2 Celsius
- Valley 3 rising to 10 Celsius
- Freezing level 800 metres, rising above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Some patchy cloud above 800 metres at first across, thickening and lowering to 400-500m across the Eastern Fells by afternoon, otherwise good visibility with cloud above the summits
Mountain weather information
Mon 29 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of a few showers. Strong southerly summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and bright, perhaps a few showers later. Strong summit southeasterly winds.
Wed 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and bright but some low cloud possible across eastern and northern fells at first.
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.