Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in high pressure strengthening northward, restricting patchy rain to the west as conditions become warmer this week.
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
Overcast with rain and hill fog at first becoming drier and brighter later this morning.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
30% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
W
25
|
W
18
|
W
18
|
SW
21
|
W
23
|
SW
26
|
| 900m |
W
23
|
W
17
|
W
17
|
SW
21
|
W
22
|
SW
25
|
| 600m |
W
17
|
W
14
|
SW
15
|
SW
17
|
W
17
|
SW
18
|
| 300m |
W
5
|
W
5
|
W
6
|
SW
7
|
W
7
|
SW
6
|
| Glen |
W
13
|
W
8
|
W
9
|
SW
11
|
W
13
|
SW
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 29 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 33 |
| 900m | 28 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 32 |
| 600m | 22 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| 300m | 23 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Glen | 22 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 19 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 900m |
8°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
16°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
2,000m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,800m
|
1,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
-2°
|
| 900m |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| Glen |
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
The morning will begin windy at height, overcast with low cloud rain and hill fog all making navigation difficult. Conditions will improve through the morning.
Weather
Early patchy rain will be mostly restricted to western parts. This rain will clear as bright or sunny spells increase through the morning. Most places will stay dry during the afternoon but there remains the chance of the occasional light shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% increasing to 70% by the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud 500-700m with hill fog to low levels on west facing upslopes at first this morning will break and lift to 900-1100m by the afternoon. The visibility will be very poor in low cloud and hill fog, otherwise good.
Mountain weather information
Weather
The morning will begin cloudy with a few showers. These showers will clear from the afternoon when sunny spells increase.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% increasing 60% in the afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
West 32-38mph gust 48mph, easing steadily to 20-25mph by the evening.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 5 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 10 Celsius rising to plus 16 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken cloud with base 400-600m in the morning will lift and break from later in the morning, rising to 1100m in the afternoon. The visibility will be good, falling poor in early showers.
Mountain weather information
Thu 19 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
The day will be cloudy with sunny spells and a few showers towards Skye. Summit winds will be light southwest and the freezing level above the summits.
Fri 20 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with sunny periods. Summit winds will be moderate southwest and the freezing level above the summits.
Sat 21 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A few showers in the north at first, otherwise sunny spells and dry. Summit winds will be moderate southwest and the freezing level above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Separated from the Grampians by the Great Glen the weather forecast area includes Wester Ross, Assynt, Sutherland, Knoydart, Torridon, Glen Affric and the Cuillin Hills on the Isle of Skye.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service