Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for dry and settled for the rest of the week. Low for extent of any cloud on Friday and Saturday.
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 with sunny periods
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
|
|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
SW
23
|
SW
11
|
NW
5
|
W
6
|
NW
4
|
S
6
|
| 900m |
SW
14
|
SW
10
|
NW
5
|
W
6
|
NW
4
|
S
5
|
| 600m |
SW
14
|
SW
9
|
NW
4
|
S
5
|
W
3
|
SW
2
|
| 300m |
W
6
|
W
6
|
SW
4
|
S
5
|
N
3
|
NE
2
|
| Glen |
W
3
|
SW
3
|
S
4
|
SE
4
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 27 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| 900m | 19 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| 600m | 21 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 300m | 15 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Glen | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
| 900m |
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
13°
|
| 600m |
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
18°
|
16°
|
13°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
16°
|
20°
|
21°
|
18°
|
14°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
17°
|
22°
|
22°
|
18°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,800m
|
3,800m
|
3,800m
|
3,700m
|
3,600m
|
3,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 900m |
9°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| 600m |
11°
|
14°
|
18°
|
18°
|
16°
|
14°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
15°
|
20°
|
21°
|
18°
|
14°
|
| Glen |
11°
|
17°
|
22°
|
22°
|
19°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
A dry day with some sunny spells, but some cloud around at times.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Generally good visibility with little in the way of summit cloud. Some patchy cloud around 700 metres possible in the morning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Any overnight fog patches in the glens dispersing by mid-morning to leave a dry, warm and sunny day.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 15 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 9 rising to 14 Celsius
- Glen Plus 12 rising to 23 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Generally good visibility with cloud free summits
Mountain weather information
Thu 19 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Little change, remaining dry and settled with cloud free summits.
Fri 20 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry day but overnight low cloud may shroud the summits into the afternoon.
Sat 21 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining dry but low cloud may linger into the afternoon.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Including South and East Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire and Angus Hills, Ben Vrackie, Ben Lawers, Loch Tay and Ochils
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service