Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for high pressure maintaining relatively settled conditions through Friday, but low for the cloud detail here. Medium confidence in the timing detail of Atlantic fronts crossing the area during the weekend.
This evening forecast
Rather cloudy but most staying dry. Light winds.
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
Rather cloudy. Mainly dry. Light 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) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
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
6
|
S
7
|
SW
6
|
W
6
|
W
5
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
S
3
|
| 600m |
S
7
|
S
9
|
SW
6
|
W
6
|
W
4
|
NW
3
|
NW
3
|
SE
2
|
| 300m |
S
3
|
S
3
|
SW
2
|
W
2
|
W
1
|
NW
1
|
N
1
|
SE
1
|
| Valley |
SE
1
|
S
1
|
NE
1
|
W
2
|
SW
2
|
SW
2
|
W
3
|
S
1
|
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 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 600m | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 300m | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Valley | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,400m
|
2,300m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Navigation difficult at times in quite extensive hill fog.
Weather
Quite a lot of cloud across the hills, particularly early and late in the day. Best of brighter spells appearing during the afternoon. The inversion will occasionally lower to 600m, with prolonged sunshine above. Most staying dry but the chance of a few outbreaks of light rain, drizzle, mist and fog appearing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% low confidence in this detail due to the inversion
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional or quite extensive low cloud at mid and high levels with also patches lower down, particularly early and late in the day, but turning more broken at times, chiefly for the afternoon. Visibility becoming moderate or poor in mist and rain, very poor in fog and within cloud.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Similar to Thursday with cloud quite extensive, with some limited drizzle and a risk of valley mist and fog possible. Best of the brighter spells expected in the afternoon, also extensive sunshine above the inversion that occasionally lowers to higher peaks.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% low confidence in this detail due to the inversion
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable less than 15mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 4 Celsius rising to 7 Celsius
- Valley Plus 7 rising to 14 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional or quite extensive cloud at mid and high levels with also patches lower down, particularly early and late in the day, but turning more broken at times, chiefly for the afternoon. Visibility becoming moderate or poor in mist and rain, very poor in fog and within cloud.
Mountain weather information
Sat 18 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with occasional bright and sunny spells. Fresh to strong southeast summit winds developing. Freezing level above all peaks.
Sun 19 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Occasional rain from late morning, turning heavier and more persistent later in the day. Strong southeast summit winds. Freezing level above all peaks.
Mon 20 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunshine and scattered showers. Moderate south to southwest breezes. Freezing level above all peaks.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.