Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a settled start to the period, then a transition to more unsettled conditions into the weekend. Low confidence for shower detail at the weekend.
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.
Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Fine and dry but rather windy.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
15
|
E
20
|
E
23
|
E
21
|
E
21
|
E
15
|
| 300m |
NE
5
|
E
9
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
E
12
|
E
12
|
| Valley |
NE
7
|
E
8
|
E
12
|
E
14
|
E
8
|
NE
12
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 24 |
| 300m | 18 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Valley | 17 | 15 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 26 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
10°
|
14°
|
14°
|
11°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
12°
|
15°
|
16°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,000m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,200m
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1,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
6°
|
4°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
8°
|
11°
|
11°
|
8°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong sunshine will require sun protection. Winds may gust 40mph around exposed peaks/ridges.
Weather
A fine settled day after a chilly start with strong easterly winds and generally clear skies allowing long spells of strong sunshine by day. Winds will be gusty in the afternoon. There is also an ongoing elevated wildfire risk to be aware of.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Perhaps briefly 40% early Wednesday, otherwise 100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Chance scattered to broken bases 400-600m on eastern upslopes initially, but soon lifting and clearing on Wednesday morning. Visibility generally very good, perhaps briefly poor on eastern upslopes early Wednesday.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Very similar to Wednesday. A fine settled day with long sunny spells and a strong easterly wind.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally 100%, perhaps briefly 60% early hours of Thursday.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 20mph, gust 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 degrees Celsius rising to plus 14 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 5 degrees Celsius rising to plus 18 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Chance of scattered patches 500-600m on eastern upslopes, but quickly dispersing Thursday morning. Visibility generally good to very good.
Mountain weather information
Fri 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Probably staying fine, dry and warm. Perhaps turning cloudier into the evening. Moderate east-southeast winds becoming lighter and variable.
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Likely cloudier with an increased risk of showers. Winds mostly light and variable.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Probably rather cloudy with a chance of rain or showers. Winds light to moderate and variable.
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Summit specific forecast
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.