Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for dry and settled conditions. Medium at best for cloud details.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Low cloud lifting. Light winds.
| 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) |
10% | 10% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
5
|
S
7
|
SW
5
|
SW
3
|
SW
4
|
SW
4
|
| 300m |
SE
2
|
S
2
|
SW
4
|
SW
2
|
W
2
|
NW
1
|
| Valley |
E
2
|
S
1
|
SW
3
|
SW
2
|
N
2
|
NE
1
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 300m | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Valley | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
10°
|
13°
|
13°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
11°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,000m
|
2,900m
|
2,800m
|
2,800m
|
2,700m
|
2,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
11°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Note uncertainty around cloud details.
Weather
Variable, probably extensive low cloud during the morning. The low cloud lifting and perhaps breaking during the day with bright, perhaps sunny spells developing, before lowering again in the evening. A little early drizzle also possible.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 60% in the afternoon, before lowering again in the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional or extensive low cloud at first. Bases could be 300m or less at times, particularly early in the day, but should tend to lift and break. Visibility generally moderate to very poor at first, becoming mostly good or very good in the afternoon, reducing again in the evening.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 1mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Similar to Monday, but continuing uncertainty around cloud details. Low cloud probably extensive at first, perhaps a little drizzle. Bright, perhaps sunny spells should develop as any thicker cloud lifts and breaks during the afternoon, before lowering again in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% becoming 70% in the afternoon,
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 5 to 10mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 to 11 Celsius
- Valley Plus 7 rising to 16 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional or extensive low cloud possible, but details uncertain. Bases could be 300m or less at times, particularly early in the day, but should tend to lift and break. Visibility generally moderate to very poor at first, becoming mostly good or very good in the afternoon, reducing again in the evening.
Mountain weather information
Wed 15 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry, although early drizzle possible. Cloud amounts uncertain, but low cloud could be extensive at first, tending to lift and break during the day. Light winds.
Thu 16 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry, although early drizzle possible. Cloud amounts uncertain, but low cloud could be extensive at first, tending to lift and break during the day. Light winds.
Fri 17 Oct
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry, although early drizzle possible. Cloud amounts uncertain, but low cloud could be extensive at first, tending to lift and break during the day. Light winds.
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 Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.