Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Today's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 7th May 2024
Last updated
Mon 6th May 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
High pressure extends in from the west, but remnants of previous showers leave a zone of low cloud and drizzly rain over central Scotland which may linger. Local showers forming. Brighter but rather cool for the northern Highlands. Fairly cloudy England & Wales, isolated showers. Light winds overall.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cloudy, a little drizzle, risk a shower.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Mostly variable 5-10mph or less. Locally northerly 15-20mph at first toward northeastern Cairngorms.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Drizzle fades, chance a shower
Patchy drizzly rain in the morning, tending to fade out. Chance of localised showers forming into afternoon, mainly southern Cairngorms NP.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied low cloud; lifting with some breaks
Banks of cloud at various heights in the morning, patchy fog in some glens. Clearer toward north. Cloud likely most persistent Glen Garry area. Will lift toward higher slopes with some breaks forming toward tops, best later in day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% rising to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, glimpses of sun. Misty early in the day, visibility becoming good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 to 4C, rising toward 6C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Last updated
Mon 6th May 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southwesterly 20 to 25mph, speeds strengthening to 30-35mph higher Cairngorms summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling increasingly breezy, may start to affect comfortable walking and balance on exposed ridges and summits.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Many tops clearing
Banks of cloud around some slopes in the morning, plus local mist some glens at first. Lifting toward higher tops with breaks forming to most summits. Lowering cloud may cap tops near Ben Alder later.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun, some high cloud builds from west, thickening later. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 to 9C. Feeling near freezing on tops in increasing wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Thursday 9th May 2024
Last updated
Mon 6th May 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West or southwesterly 15 to 25mph, or 30mph for a time early in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but blustery for a time on higher terrain.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Risk of a little light rain or drizzle overnight and into morning, fading out. Chance of an isolated afternoon shower.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly western areas, lifting
Covering higher terrain most extensively toward western Cairngorms NP in the morning, patchier cloud over tops toward Deeside. Cloud bases tending to break toward many tops, may linger near the A9.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun through high cloud. Visibility mostly good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
High pressure is nearby during the week ahead, but weak fronts drifting in from the Atlantic on southwesterly winds bring periods of rain and drizzle to western Scotland - the mountains often covered in cloud here. Drier with higher cloud bases toward the central and eastern Highlands. England and Wales mostly dry, isolated showers, hills often clear, light winds and mild or increasingly warm. Dry and warm for much of Britain to start the weekend with southerly breezes, but a greater risk of some rain or showers by Sunday. Showery conditions more likely into the start of next week with lower pressure likely.