Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for settled weather through the working week but low for exact cloud detail on a daily basis.
This evening forecast
Dry with a good deal of clear skies this evening but turning cloudier later with some mist and fog patches forming. Light south-westerly winds.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Mountain weather forecast
A dry day with patchy cloud and some long spells of afternoon sunshine. Morning and evening fog patches possible. Light winds.
| Time | 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% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
S
9
|
W
10
|
SW
8
|
SW
6
|
N
5
|
N
6
|
N
5
|
N
5
|
| 900m |
S
7
|
W
8
|
SW
6
|
SW
5
|
N
5
|
N
5
|
N
5
|
N
4
|
| 600m |
S
3
|
W
4
|
SE
3
|
SE
3
|
N
4
|
N
5
|
N
4
|
NE
4
|
| 300m |
S
1
|
NW
1
|
SW
1
|
N
1
|
N
1
|
NW
3
|
N
2
|
N
2
|
| Glen |
E
1
|
NE
1
|
NE
1
|
E
1
|
W
2
|
W
3
|
N
2
|
N
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 900m | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 600m | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| 300m | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Glen | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
3°
|
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
A settled and at times sunny day will make for pleasant walking conditions. Low cloud at times however will make for tricky navigation.
Weather
Today will begin mostly cloudy, with occasional clear spells breaking through. Isolated mist and fog may linger in valley areas but will lift by late morning. As the day progresses, cloud will become patchier, allowing for some lengthy sunny periods during the afternoon, although staying mostly cloudy in the north. Cloudier again through the evening, with isolated mist and fog likely to reform in valleys. Staying dry throughout. Winds will be light, shifting from south-westerly to northerly through the morning.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally 80% but 30% in north where cloudier.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud bases down to 200-600m, mainly in the morning and evening with cloud breaking up and becoming more isolated in the afternoon. Low cloud persisting in north. Some of the highest summits breaking through the cloud and becoming cloud free. Visibility generally good but poor in cloud, mist and fog.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A dry and mostly cloudy day with some bright or sunny spells breaking through. Mist and fog patches possible in the morning. Winds light and varying in direction between south-westerly and north-westerly.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%.
Maximum wind speed expected
10-15mph
Temperature
- At 800m 4 or 5 Celsius.
- Glen 9 rising to 12 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud bases down to 400-700m, some down to 200-400m, with a few breaks developing. Some of the highest summits breaking through the cloud and becoming cloud free. Visibility generally good but poor in cloud, mist and fog.
Mountain weather information
Thu 16 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with a few spots of light rain. Light westerly winds.
Fri 17 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with a few spots of light rain. Light to moderate southerly winds.
Sat 18 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry and cloudy with some brighter intervals. Moderate to fresh southerly winds
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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.
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