Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for settled weather for the coming week but low for extent of cloud on a daily basis.
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.
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 and settled, morning mist and low cloud
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
10% | 10% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
W
6
|
W
8
|
NW
7
|
W
9
|
N
8
|
S
8
|
| 900m |
W
4
|
W
5
|
NW
5
|
W
5
|
N
5
|
S
6
|
| 600m |
E
2
|
W
3
|
E
2
|
NE
1
|
E
3
|
NW
2
|
| 300m |
S
2
|
W
2
|
SE
2
|
E
2
|
NE
2
|
N
1
|
| Glen |
W
1
|
SW
2
|
SE
3
|
E
3
|
NE
3
|
NE
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| 900m | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| 600m | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 300m | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Glen | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 900m |
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
6°
|
10°
|
14°
|
14°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 900m |
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
5°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
10°
|
9°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
Dry throughout. Mist and low cloud slowly clearing from late morning onwards to leave a bright afternoon though it could linger. The higher summits may be clear of low cloud throughout with prolonged sun.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%, higher summits standing above the cloud tops
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in areas of low cloud between 200 and 800 metres in the morning, this partially lifting and breaking from late morning but may linger. Some haziness remaining at lower elevation in the afternoon. Otherwise good visibility on the summits.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with some clear or sunny periods.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable in direction 10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 10 Celsius
- Glen Minus 1 rising to 16 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in any thin cloud between 500 and 700 metres, otherwise good visibility with summits above the cloud tops.
Mountain weather information
Wed 15 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with variable amounts of cloud. Light winds.
Thu 16 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and mostly cloudy. Cloud shrouding some of the summits. Light winds.
Fri 17 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining dry and settled but with a good deal of cloud.
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