Maol Chean-Dearg (Highland) weather

Headline:

Showers or longer spells of rain.

Today:

A showery day, with some prolonged heavy rain across Skye and Lochaber, though it should brighten during the afternoon with more in the way of sunshine later, Breezy, strong winds at times around the west coast. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight:

The showers becoming lighter and well scattered during this evening, some clear spells for a time. However, rain soon returning to Lochaber and becoming more widespread overnight. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Thursday:

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, persistent and heavy at times in the west. Some drier spells developing around Inverness and the more sheltered east. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Often wet, very wet in parts of the west and windy on Friday. The best of any drier weather perhaps in the north on Saturday and south on Sunday.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 4 Oct 2023

A dry and warm start to Sunday in the south with sunny periods, however in the north it will be much cooler with outbreaks of sporadic rain. How long this warmer spell will remain for southern areas is uncertain, but temperatures will likely decrease into the start of next week. Rain and wind probable to remain in the northwest, perhaps spreading further southeast at times. Later next week further spells of wind and rain are possible, but perhaps generally drier in the south and east. A chance of coastal gales at times, as would be expected for the time of year. Temperatures likely remaining close to average, with a low chance in the south that very warm air could linger for a time.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 3 Oct 2023

An unsettled start to the period, with potentially a wetter than average spell, but still with some drier interludes between periods of rain. Gales or severe gales possible at times, but no more than expected for the time of year. Later in the period there is a possibility that longer settled periods may develop, along with an enhanced risk of overnight fog. Temperatures likely milder than average overall with reduced risk of overnight frost.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 3 Oct 2023