Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for increasingly unsettled and windy conditions through this period. Lower confidence for cloud and rain details which become more uncertain as we go through the week. Also low confidence for the colder conditions from Thursday.
This evening forecast
Outbreaks of rain and summit sleet will clear but low cloud still shrouding most fells giving difficult navigation conditions. Some clear spells will develop across the north and west of the National Park. Light winds. Freezing level above summits.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Mostly dry. Low cloud mainly in the south but some brightness breaking through. Becoming breezy on the tops.
| 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) |
10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
S
15
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SE
15
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SE
14
|
SE
15
|
SE
19
|
SE
21
|
SE
23
|
SE
28
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| 600m |
S
14
|
SE
12
|
SE
10
|
SE
10
|
S
8
|
S
11
|
SE
18
|
SE
20
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| 300m |
S
4
|
S
3
|
SE
3
|
SE
3
|
S
4
|
SE
4
|
SE
4
|
SE
8
|
| Valley |
SE
2
|
E
1
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E
1
|
E
1
|
SE
3
|
SE
3
|
SE
4
|
SE
7
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 33 |
| 600m | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 27 |
| 300m | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 23 |
| Valley | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 20 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
1°
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1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
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900m
|
1,000m
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1,000m
|
1,100m
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1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
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| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Best chance of sunny spells across the north of the Lake District but cloud tending to lift and break up elsewhere in the afternoon as winds strengthen.
Weather
Mostly cloudy but clear spells and a touch of frost in the north and west. A mainly cloudy day over southern, central and eastern fells with a little brightness at times. Best of the sunny spells across northern and northwestern fells. Dry through the day then outbreaks of rain spreading north during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%, best chance in north and northwest.
Low cloud and visibility
Rather persistent cloud over most southern and eastern fells during the morning, bases 400 to 600m, but lifting onto higher summits in the afternoon. Cloud more broken over northern and northwestern fells. Away from low cloud, mainly good visibility but a few kilometres at times in rain later.
Ground conditions
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Largely dry with a few bright or clear intervals. The main feature will be the strengthening southerly winds with gales on the tops in the afternoon and evening making walking difficult and arduous.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southeast 20 gusts 30mph increasing to 30-40mph gusts 55mph in afternoon.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 2C.
- Valley Plus 7 to 9C.
- Freezing level Just above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud cover above 600m, mostly in the south, with mainly good visibility away from cloud.
Mountain weather information
Wed 21 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy with occasional rain and summit snow but there could be a period of drier and brighter weather during the day. Very windy with severe gale force southerly winds on the tops. Freezing level down to 900m.
Thu 22 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain, turning to sleet or snow. Strong to gale force southeasterly winds with a severe chill effect. Freezing level 900m falling to 600m.
Fri 23 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain, sleet or snow. Strong to gale force southeasterly winds. Freezing level rising just above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.