Mountain weather
North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for largely dry weather to continue into next week. Low for extent of low cloud cover.
This evening forecast
Dry with variable amounts of cloud, light winds.
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
Dry and settled with some strong sunshine
| 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% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
NE
4
|
NE
3
|
N
5
|
NW
5
|
N
7
|
N
8
|
NE
7
|
SE
4
|
| 900m |
NE
4
|
NE
3
|
N
4
|
N
5
|
N
6
|
N
8
|
NE
8
|
E
4
|
| 600m |
NW
2
|
N
2
|
N
3
|
N
4
|
NE
5
|
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
E
4
|
| 300m |
NE
3
|
NE
2
|
N
2
|
N
4
|
N
5
|
N
8
|
NE
7
|
NE
5
|
| Glen |
N
2
|
N
1
|
NE
2
|
NE
4
|
NE
5
|
NE
6
|
NE
5
|
N
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 |
| 900m | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
| 600m | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| 300m | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Glen | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
12°
|
15°
|
16°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
14°
|
18°
|
18°
|
17°
|
12°
|
| Glen |
10°
|
8°
|
9°
|
15°
|
19°
|
20°
|
18°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
1,900m
|
2,000m
|
2,200m
|
2,300m
|
2,200m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
9°
|
10°
|
14°
|
17°
|
16°
|
15°
|
11°
|
| Glen |
10°
|
8°
|
10°
|
14°
|
17°
|
18°
|
16°
|
11°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Be prepared for dehydration and sunburn on long hikes
Weather
All ranges will be dry throughout the day. Some cloud at times but this above the tops.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with good air clarity.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry throughout the day. Chance of cloud down to 200 metres at first across the Monadhliath and the Moray hills but this dispersing through the morning. Otherwise some sunny periods.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable in direction 10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 7 rising to 12 Celsius
- Glen Plus 7 rising to 21 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in cloud down to 200 metres in the north of the region at first, otherwise good visibility with any afternoon cloud above the summits
Mountain weather information
Mon 5 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of early low cloud in the north and east, otherwise dry and sunny.
Tue 6 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy start in the north and east, this burning off to leave a dry afternoon with sunny spells.
Wed 7 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Little change, mainly dry with some sunshine.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Includes the northern and western Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath, Ben Alder, Creag Meagaidh, Loch Ericht and Loch Rannoch.
The North Grampian mountain weather forecast area includes much of the Cairngorms National Park which boasts five of the UK's six highest mountains and includes the largest areas of land in the UK above 2000 and 3000 feet. The Cairngorm Plateau is well-known for its extreme and very changeable weather (the strongest gust ever recorded in the UK was 173mph on Cairngorm Summit on 20th March 1986). Despite the challenging conditions, there is a diverse range of wildlife in the area including golden eagles, snow bunting and ptarmigan.
Creag Meagaidh, to the north of Glen Spean, is where the east Highlands meet the west Highlands and is often exposed to bad weather from either direction. It is a popular area for ice climbing thanks to its vast plateau which includes five Munros (Scottish mountains over 3000 feet).
Ben Alder lies just to the west of Loch Ericht and is one of the remotest of the Munros. Approaches are long from all directions with options including a long walk or cycle from Dalwhinnie to the northeast or by taking a train to the very remote Corrour Station and walking in from the southwest.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service