Mountain weather
Southwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for some rain later Monday and at first on Tuesday, otherwise a lot of dry weather over the next five days.
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. Sunny spells. Fresh westerly 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) |
50% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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
20
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SW
20
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SW
21
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SW
23
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SW
23
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W
23
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W
24
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SW
26
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| 900m |
W
15
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W
14
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SW
17
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SW
18
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SW
19
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W
19
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W
20
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SW
19
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| 600m |
SW
14
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SW
15
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SW
17
|
SW
20
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SW
20
|
W
18
|
SW
18
|
SW
18
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| 300m |
SW
7
|
SW
8
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SW
9
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SW
12
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SW
12
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W
12
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W
11
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SW
9
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| Glen |
W
6
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SW
6
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SW
7
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SW
11
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SW
12
|
W
10
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W
9
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SW
8
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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 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| 900m | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
| 600m | 18 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| 300m | 10 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Glen | 13 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Even with more limited amounts of sunshine, high UV levels will still result in risk of sunburn.
Weather
Cloudy overnight and at first on Sunday with patchy light rain mostly dying out. Many ranges will then have a dry day with sunny spells, best during the morning. Thicker cloud in the afternoon, especially over Glencoe and Lochaber with odd patch of light rain.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good visibility beneath the cloud but turning misty in any light rain later in west. Occasional cloud cover above about 700 to 800m, becoming more extensive in west during afternoon.
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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
Including Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and the rest of Lochaber, Argyll including the Isles, Loch Lomond, Trossachs and Arran
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service