Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath

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Viewing forecast for Tuesday, 9th February, 2010

Forecast last reviewed on Monday, 08/02/10 at 14:55


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Summary for all mountain areas

Extensive cloud will come in off the sea within the circulation of a large area of high pressure. Where the cloud makes land fall (northern and eastern coastal hills), there will be snow flurries, but to the south of higher mountains, the cloud will for periods clear. Winds fairly light.


Headline, Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath

Snow flurries. Mostly light winds.


How Windy?

North or northeasterly 20mph, perhaps 25mph on the Cairngorms and higher ridges and tops in the Lochnagar area.

Effect Of Wind?

Fairly small


How Wet?

Snow flurries

Snow flurries here and there Cairngorms and the Lochnagar area - most persistent easternmost hills.


Cloud on the hills?

Persistent across the region

A cloud sheet, base 1200m or above, will cover highest areas occasionally. However, on the Cairngorms and the Lochnagar areas, cloud will lower intermittently to around 700m.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

20% higher Cairngorms to 80% elsewhere

Sunshine and air clarity?

Holes will develop in the cloud sheet, mainly southwest of the Cairngorms, to give perhaps a couple of hours of bright sunshine. Visibility excellent, but temporarily deteriorating in snow.


How Cold? (at 900m)

-4C.

Freezing level

450m.


Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Wednesday, 10th February, 2010

High pressure will dominate the weather over all mountain areas for the coming week, although areas of very extensive cloud will cross Britain within its circulation (breaking at times toward the west). The cloud will occasionally give light snowfall, but for most areas falls will be very small, although the Cairngorms will over several days have a few inches.


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