Mountain weather
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for gradually improving conditions for Monday, but lowering for the detail of the break down to more unsettled fare from late Tuesday.
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.
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
Rather cloudy start, but mainly dry with sunny spells building. Winds light.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
|
|
|
|
Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
30% | 20% | 10% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
S
4
|
E
5
|
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
SE
9
|
S
7
|
| 900m |
S
4
|
E
5
|
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
SE
10
|
S
6
|
| 600m |
N
4
|
E
5
|
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
SE
8
|
S
4
|
| 300m |
E
5
|
E
5
|
SE
6
|
SE
7
|
SE
8
|
E
4
|
| Glen |
NE
6
|
E
7
|
SE
7
|
E
7
|
E
8
|
E
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 8 |
| 900m | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 7 |
| 600m | 5 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 6 |
| 300m | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 7 |
| Glen | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 7 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| 900m |
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
12°
|
16°
|
16°
|
15°
|
9°
|
| Glen |
10°
|
13°
|
16°
|
16°
|
14°
|
9°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,400m
|
2,100m
|
1,800m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
2,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 900m |
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
12°
|
14°
|
15°
|
13°
|
8°
|
| Glen |
8°
|
12°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Risk of sunburn in afternoon exposure.
Weather
Cloudy early morning with some patchy drizzle. Turning dry late morning as bright and sunny spells increase from the northeast through the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10-20% becoming 80% late afternoon
Low cloud and visibility
Good becoming moderate or poor in early rain or drizzle, very poor within cloud with bases quite extensive at first from 600m, before lifting and breaking from the northeast from midday.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A fine dry and sunny start to the day. Cloud increasing from the east from late morning, bringing some scattered sharp showers from late afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% plus becoming 40% late afternoon, then lowering from the east through the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly less than 15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 9 Celsius increasing 13 Celsius during the afternoon
- Glen Plus 13 Celsius increasing 19 Celsius during the afternoon
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Good becoming moderate or poor in later showers, very poor within cloud with bases increasingly lowering 700m later in the day.
Mountain weather information
Wed 22 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with frequent showers that merge to longer periods of rain at times. North to northwest winds freshening later. Freezing level above all peaks.
Thu 23 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overcast with occasional rain, heaviest and most persistent across northern ranges. Fresh to strong northerly winds. Freezing level above all peaks.
Fri 24 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overcast with occasional rain. Fresh east to southeast winds. Freezing level above all peaks.
Updated at:
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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