Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled weather conditions, but lowering for timing detail of worst of conditions. Please note we are aware of an issue affecting forecast wind speeds and gusts for higher-elevation sites (typically above 500m) displayed on the Met Office website and app. The winds shown here in our Mountain Area Forecasts are not affected by this. Our teams are actively working to correct the issue and updates will be deployed as soon as possible.
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.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain arriving. Moderate summit winds.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
20% | 20% | 40% | 60% | 80% | 70% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
20
|
S
21
|
S
21
|
S
19
|
S
18
|
S
15
|
| 300m |
SE
18
|
SE
18
|
S
17
|
S
15
|
S
13
|
S
11
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| Valley |
SE
10
|
SE
10
|
SE
11
|
S
10
|
S
8
|
S
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
| 300m | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Valley | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
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| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
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1,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Navigation will be challenging in the hill fog.
Weather
Cloudy to overcast with outbreaks of rain gradually spreading east, mainly this afternoon, when the rain will turn heavy at times. Hill fog is likely to become more widespread through today.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60-70% probably decreasing 20-30% this afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Very hazy or poor with rain, very poor with hill fog, otherwise generally hazy to good with distant hills visible. Scattered low cloud above 600-700m this morning, becoming broken this afternoon from the west.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 9mm | 9.2mm | 9.4mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Overcast with patchy rain giving way to more persistent rain around the middle of the day, this becoming heavy at times. Mid to late afternoon drier conditions move east with clear spells developing. Staying dry through the evening with clear spells and temperatures quickly falling, and patchy mist or fog forming.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20-30% improving 80-90%
Maximum wind speed expected
South becoming southwest 15mph or less
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 Celsius
- Valley Plus 3 increasing 8 Celsius for the afternoon
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Very hazy or poor with rain, very poor with hill fog, otherwise generally hazy to good with distant hills visible then improving very good to excellent. Broken low cloud above 600-700m becoming extensive low cloud 500-600m for a time with the persistent rain. Then low cloud mostly clearing from mid to late afternoon.
Mountain weather information
Mon 2 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with extensive hill fog, mainly dry. Strengthening south or southeast winds.
Tue 3 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overcast with extensive hill fog, and spells of rain and summit sleet, occasionally heavy. Strong winds at first, then easing.
Wed 4 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Probably cloudy with spells of rain, extensive hill fog, and winds increasing strong.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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