Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Confidence is high for unsettled, showery and cool conditions continuing into Monday as well as for warmer conditions from Tuesday onward. Confidence is low for conditions during Tuesday and Wednesday.
This evening forecast
The evening will see bright spells and the chance of an odd shower. Any showers will clear from late evening to leave the night dry. There will be a moderate westerly breeze on the summits.
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.
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.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry start becoming overcast with heavy showers. The moderate southwest summit wind will turn northwest and freshen later.
| 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) |
20% | <05% | <05% | 20% | 60% | 80% | 60% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
SW
12
|
SW
7
|
E
5
|
E
5
|
SE
8
|
N
8
|
N
14
|
NW
17
|
| 900m |
SW
9
|
SW
6
|
E
4
|
E
4
|
SE
7
|
N
7
|
N
10
|
NW
8
|
| 600m |
SW
8
|
SW
4
|
E
2
|
E
4
|
SW
6
|
N
6
|
NW
6
|
W
5
|
| 300m |
W
3
|
NW
2
|
SW
1
|
E
5
|
N
7
|
N
5
|
N
6
|
W
3
|
| Glen |
W
2
|
W
2
|
SW
1
|
E
4
|
NE
7
|
E
5
|
N
5
|
W
3
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 14 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 21 |
| 900m | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| 600m | 12 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| 300m | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Glen | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 900m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
6°
|
8°
|
11°
|
11°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
6°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,400m
|
1,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-2°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
| 900m |
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Glen |
7°
|
5°
|
8°
|
12°
|
12°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Lowering cloud and heavy showers will make navigation difficult through the afternoon and it will feel increasingly chilly as the wind strengthens at height through the day.
Weather
The night will stay dry with clear periods. After a dry start with sunny spells scattered showers build in the north during the morning. These showers become widespread by midday then frequent and heavy at times during the afternoon. Dry conditions with sunny spells then follow from the west from the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% becoming 20% in the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be broken with base above the summits at first but will become extensive and lower to 600-800m by the afternoon. The visibility will be mostly good but will fall poor or very poor in showers.
Mountain weather information
Weather
The day will be cloudy with sunny spells. Most of the day will be dry with the off chance of an odd shower. The late evening will however become overcast with patchy rain or drizzle spreading east.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% best of the cloud free summits north of Assynt.
Maximum wind speed expected
West 20-25mph gust 35mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 5 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 3 Celsius rising plus 15 Celsius.
- Freezing level 1100m rising to above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be broken 1000 to 1200m. The cloud will become extensive from the evening with the base lowering to 600-800m. The visibility will be mostly good through the day becoming poor in rain from the late evening.
Mountain weather information
Mon 9 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Early rain will clear east to leave a few showers. The summit wind will be fresh westerly with the freezing level above the summits.
Tue 10 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overcast with rain and showers. The summit wind will be gale southwesterly with the freezing level above the summits.
Wed 11 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with scattered showers. The summit wind will be gale southwesterly with the freezing level above the summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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