Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Tuesday. High for showery weather on Wednesday and Thursday. High for overcast and damp weather to become established from Friday onwards.
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
Mostly dry and bright, a few afternoon showers.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
10% | 10% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
W
9
|
W
9
|
W
8
|
NW
8
|
NW
10
|
NW
8
|
| 900m |
W
9
|
W
9
|
W
8
|
NW
8
|
NW
10
|
NW
8
|
| 600m |
W
7
|
W
9
|
W
7
|
NW
7
|
NW
9
|
NW
6
|
| 300m |
W
2
|
W
6
|
W
5
|
W
7
|
NW
8
|
NW
6
|
| Glen |
SW
2
|
W
6
|
W
5
|
W
9
|
NW
7
|
NW
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| 900m | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| 600m | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
| 300m | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Glen | 4 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 7 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,600m
|
1,700m
|
1,800m
|
1,700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
0°
|
2°
|
4°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| 900m |
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
6°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 600m |
5°
|
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Good hillwalking conditions with best of the sunny spells to be found near the west coast.
Weather
The morning will be dry with sunny spells. Clouding over at times in the afternoon with one or two showers breaking out, mainly in the east, but still a good deal of dry weather expected.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly excellent visibility with just patchy cloud above 500 or 600 metres early in the morning or in any showers.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A bright start but cloud bubbling up to bring few showers, these becoming briefly heavy with a small chance of thunder in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 15 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 11 Celsius
- Glen Plus 8 rising to 17 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent visibility with patchy cloud above 850 metres, although some patchy cloud down to 700 metres along coastal ranges at first.
Mountain weather information
Thu 3 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy some showery rain, occasionally heavy in the north. Brisk southwesterly summit winds.
Fri 4 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overcast with heavy and persistent rain. Extensive low cloud. Strong to gale force southwesterly winds.
Sat 5 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another rather cloudy day with occasional rain and extensive low cloud. Drier in the east.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Separated from the Grampians by the Great Glen the weather forecast area includes Wester Ross, Assynt, Sutherland, Knoydart, Torridon, Glen Affric and the Cuillin Hills on the Isle of Skye.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service