The Northwest Highlands
Areas north from Knoydart in the west, and the Great Glen towards the east (NB. Does not include Mull and areas west of Loch Linnhe, these are found in the West Highlands forecast.)
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
The Northwest Highlands
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 The Northwest Highlands
Dry with sun and broken cloud. Feeling cool.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Mostly variable 5-10mph or less. Northerly 15-20mph at first, especially Ben Hope and on Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but feeling chilly in the breeze in the morning.
How Wet?
Mostly dry
Dry most areas all day. Small risk of an isolated shower forming into afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly very little
Patchy cloud around some slopes in the morning, but many hills largely clear all day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun, best near to coasts in the afternoon. Patchy mist early in the day, visibility mostly very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 to 3C Ben Hope area, elsewhere 3C rising to 6C.
Freezing Level
Close to freezing around 1000m toward north in the morning, otherwise above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Last updated
Mon 6th May 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southwesterly 20 to 30mph, strengthening to 40mph on west coastal mountains.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting comfortable walking and balance on higher exposed terrain, buffeting over western tops. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain developing, heaviest west
Patchy drizzly rain developing from the west, risk becoming widespread, steadier rain setting in with time over west coastal mountains, particularly Skye.
Cloud on the hills?
Lowering near west coast
Varied banks of cloud over the hills, some good breaks are likely especially further east. Lowering cloud filling in across western mountains, blanket low cloud forming around Skye and Torridon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun at first, high cloud thickens to become overcast from west. Visibility good, but reducing to become poor as rain develops in west.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 to 6C. Feeling like -5C on tops where exposed to the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 9th May 2024
Last updated
Mon 6th May 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West or southwesterly 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Rain mostly west, fading
Rain and drizzle from overnight likely to continue into the morning, most persistent around Skye where may linger for a few hours. Breaking up into drizzly showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest west
Shrouding western mountains much of the day from low to mid elevations upward. Higher cloud bases inland, but covering most higher terrain persistently. Some lift of cloud bases and local breaks afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull west, murky near Skye. Glimpses of sun and better visibility toward east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 to 9C.
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.