Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the general story but some uncertainty in exact timings of weather fronts.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Storm Force Winds
Storm force winds (gusts over 70mph) make walking very strenuous with any mobility virtually impossible over exposed ground. Where these conditions occur there is a high risk of being blown over and even standing may be impossible at times with a risk of being blown off one’s feet. Basic tasks such as using a map, eating, putting on extra clothing or communication become extremely difficult away from any shelter.
Mountain weather forecast
Occasional rain. Very windy. Mild.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
30% | 20% | 40% | 60% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
39
|
S
42
|
S
40
|
SW
37
|
SW
26
|
SW
23
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| 300m |
S
27
|
S
29
|
S
32
|
S
30
|
SW
17
|
S
14
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| Valley |
S
17
|
S
18
|
S
21
|
S
19
|
SW
12
|
S
9
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Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 48 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 35 | 33 |
| 300m | 36 | 40 | 46 | 44 | 27 | 23 |
| Valley | 37 | 39 | 44 | 41 | 27 | 23 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
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| 300m |
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
8°
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| Valley |
11°
|
12°
|
12°
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12°
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10°
|
8°
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| Freezing Level |
2,400m
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2,100m
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2,300m
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1,700m
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1,400m
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1,300m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
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3°
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3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
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| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
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| Valley |
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Widespread gales in the hills. Gusts of 50 to 60mph will make progress difficult on higher slopes and moors with a risk of being blown over.
Weather
A cloudy day with occasional rain or drizzle then becoming drier and brighter from late afternoon. A dry evening with clear spells. Very strong and gusty winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% at first, becoming 60% by afternoon then 90% by evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud and fog above 500 to 600m in the morning, lifting and clearing during the afternoon. Away from low cloud, visibility mainly good, occasionally moderate to poor in rain.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1mm | 9mm | 9mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Mostly dry but the odd brief shower is possible. Rather cloudy overnight and morning then lengthening sunny through the afternoon and evening. Feeling cold on the tops with a significant wind chill.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% in morning becoming 80% during afternoon, 50% by midnight.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 15 to 20mph gusts 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 rising to 8 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 8 rising to 11 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud above 400m in the morning, lifting and clearing through the afternoon, perhaps reforming towards midnight. The visibility will be good away from low cloud.
Mountain weather information
Sun 23 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Severe conditions expected in the hills. Very strong winds with severe gales even at fairly low levels. Cloudy with spells of rain, clearing to showers through the afternoon. Freezing level well above summits.
Mon 24 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and a few showers. Rather cold and windy on the tops with strong southwesterly wind. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 25 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and blustery showers, wintry above 600m, some perhaps heavy and thundery. Strong, gusty northwesterly summit winds. Feeling cold at height with freezing level close to summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.