Mountain weather
Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for settled conditions to persist.
This evening forecast
Some late sunshine to end the day across the region. 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
Low cloud clearing through the morning to prolonged 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) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
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 |
E
5
|
S
6
|
NE
5
|
N
6
|
NW
6
|
W
9
|
W
8
|
N
5
|
| 900m |
SE
7
|
S
4
|
S
4
|
N
4
|
NW
5
|
W
8
|
W
8
|
N
4
|
| 600m |
NE
6
|
NE
5
|
NE
5
|
N
5
|
NW
4
|
W
8
|
W
8
|
N
5
|
| 300m |
NE
3
|
NE
3
|
N
3
|
N
4
|
W
5
|
SW
7
|
W
7
|
N
5
|
| Glen |
E
4
|
E
4
|
E
5
|
SE
3
|
SW
4
|
SW
9
|
W
8
|
NW
4
|
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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
| 900m | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
| 600m | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
| 300m | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
| Glen | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 900m |
8°
|
6°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
11°
|
| 600m |
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
16°
|
13°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
15°
|
18°
|
19°
|
18°
|
15°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
10°
|
14°
|
18°
|
21°
|
22°
|
20°
|
16°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
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 |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
7°
|
5°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 600m |
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
11°
|
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
17°
|
17°
|
14°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
9°
|
13°
|
18°
|
20°
|
19°
|
18°
|
16°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing to add.
Weather
Clear skies at first but low cloud filtering in from the north and east through the early hours. The low cloud in the east will slowly burn off through the morning to leave mostly sunny conditions into the afternoon, with some patchy high cloud possible. Low cloud making a return late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% in the west, 60% in the east, improving to 90% across the region by late morning. 70% in the east late evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud, base 500-700m, in the north and east overnight and to start on Monday, slowly clearing. Low cloud, base 600-800m, in the east late evening. Visibility good or very good out with cloud.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Low cloud again to start the day for all but the far west but this burning off by around midday to leave plenty of sunny spells. Perhaps a little low cloud in the east again late evening but this less widespread than previous days.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% at first but 80% in the far west, improving to 90% into the afternoon. 70% in the east late evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Light and variable.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 6 rising to plus 14 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 10 rising to plus 20 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud, base 500-700m, at first, lifting then clearing through the morning. Scattered low cloud, base 700-900m, in east late evening. Visibility good or very good away from cloud.
Mountain weather information
Wed 7 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Patchy cloud and sunny spells throughout the day. Light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Thu 8 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another fine, dry day with sunny spells. Light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Fri 9 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely sunny with light winds.
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 Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and the rest of Lochaber, Argyll including the Isles, Loch Lomond, Trossachs and Arran
The Southwest Highlands weather forecast area is an extensive area of mountains, moorland, islands and sea lochs. The area has a high density of steep and rugged Munros (Scottish mountains over 3000 feet) including the highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis (1,344 metres), attracting an estimated 100,000 ascents a year. The 700 metre cliffs of the north face are among the highest in the UK, providing classic scrambles and rock climbs of all difficulties for climbers and mountaineers. Glen Coe is also an iconic area for rock climbing and scrambling and includes the Aonach Eagach, an exposed and narrow ridge which stands 900m above the floor of the glen below.
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National park was the first of the two national parks in Scotland and includes Ben Lomond which is the most southerly Munro. Running past the foot of Ben Lomond is The West Highland Way which is Scotland's first long distance walking route. It stretches for 96 miles from Milngavie on the edge of Glasgow to Fort William.
The Isle of Arran is in the far south of the area, often referred to as Scotland in miniature, it includes Goat Fell with its fine panoramic views and the Glen Rosa horseshoe with sections of rock scrambling.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service