Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Tuesday to Thursday. Low for Friday and Saturday with uncertainty in how quickly rain spreads east.
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
A largely fine dry day with good sunny spells.
| Time | 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% | 10% | 10% | <05% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
SW
12
|
W
7
|
SW
8
|
S
11
|
S
11
|
SE
10
|
| 900m |
SW
11
|
W
7
|
SW
7
|
S
10
|
S
10
|
SE
9
|
| 600m |
SW
10
|
W
5
|
W
6
|
S
7
|
SW
6
|
S
3
|
| 300m |
W
4
|
SW
5
|
SW
5
|
SE
7
|
E
7
|
NE
4
|
| Glen |
W
4
|
SW
5
|
E
4
|
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
E
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| 900m | 14 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| 600m | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| 300m | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 6 |
| Glen | 12 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 900m |
2°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| Glen |
6°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
-4°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
| 900m |
-2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
1°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
9°
|
11°
|
11°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| Glen |
5°
|
10°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Moderate to high UV levels, sun protection recommended. The best of the sunshine in the morning.
Weather
A cloudy start but cloud soon breaking to leave a sunny morning. Patchy cloud building by middaywith a few isolated afternoon shower possible, but most hills staying dry. Dry with clear spells after dark.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud lifting and breaking up before dawn, to give excellent visibility with no cloud expected on the hills.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with clear spells in the early hours, but low cloud in the glens and lower slopes of eastern Aberdeenshire and Angus hills. Low cloud across eastern hills lifts and breaks through the morning with some good sunny spells, but patchy cloud building by late morning to give scattered showers. A generally cloudier afternoon with further showers. Turning mostly dry but cloudy in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%, falling to 30% in the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
East 10-15 mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3 Celsius rising to 8 Celsius.
- Glen Plus 4 Celsius rising to 12 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Fog in eastern glens, with cloud up to around 600m at dawn. This lifting and breaking up by mid to late morning. Otherwise some patchy cloud above 800m late morning, rising to 1200m by early afternoon. Thicker cloud lowering to 1000m early evening, then 600m after dark.
Mountain weather information
Thu 24 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly dry and cloudy, a few scattered light showers. Best of any sunny spells in the west. Moderate southeast winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Fri 25 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low cloud. Mostly dry although a few drizzly showers are likely. A chance of more persistent rain spreading into western hills later. Fresh south or southeast winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Sat 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy start with outbreaks of rain, but brightening up later, perhaps a few showers. Moderate to fresh southwest winds. Freezing level above the summits.
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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 South and East Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire and Angus Hills, Ben Vrackie, Ben Lawers, Loch Tay and Ochils
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