Mountain weather

Southwest Highlands

Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High confidence in unsettled weather continuing with showers or longer spells of rain and occasionally strong winds.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

hazard Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
hazard 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, a few light showers. Gales later. Rain in evening.

Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Partly cloudy (night) Partly cloudy (night) Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Overcast Heavy rain
Chance of precipitation
(at 800m)
30% 30% 20% 10% 10% <05% 50% >95%

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
1300m W
22
W
22
SW
22
SW
25
SW
32
S
39
S
52
S
57
900m NW
14
W
15
SW
15
SW
19
SW
26
S
30
S
37
S
41
600m SW
14
SW
15
SW
16
SW
21
SW
28
SW
33
S
42
S
46
300m W
7
SW
7
SW
9
SW
12
SW
19
S
22
S
25
S
26
Glen W
6
W
5
SW
6
SW
11
SW
17
S
17
S
19
S
19
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
1300m 27 27 28 33 43 53 68 75
900m 19 20 21 27 36 43 52 58
600m 19 19 22 28 38 45 57 62
300m 11 10 14 20 31 36 40 44
Glen 13 11 13 20 32 34 39 41

Additional weather information

Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view

Feeling cool at height for the time of year, despite the sun. Suitable protection will be required from the sun. Note the strengthening winds later giving very difficult walking conditions with progress highly impeded and a significant risk of being blown over

Weather

Mostly dry with sunny spells through the day, though a few showers feed in from the west. Strengthening winds back southerly, reaching gales through late afternoon. Widespread cloud and heavy rain spread east through the evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

70% through day, falling to 30% in the evening.

Low cloud and visibility

Often clear summits and excellent visibilities for much of the day, though areas of cloud around 600-800m and visibilities falling moderate as any light showers pass through. Cloud becoming extensive down to 500-700m in the evening and visibilities fall poor in rain.

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Summit specific forecast

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