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Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath

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Viewing forecast for Thursday, 2nd August, 2012

Forecast last reviewed on Thursday, 23/05/13 at 19:02


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Headline, Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath

Very little wind. Sunshine developing; cloud clearing summits.

How Windy?

Southeasterly, 10mph or less.

Effect Of Wind?

Negligible

How Wet?

Risk of showers

Overnight rain will clear Cairngorms and Monadhliath late morning. Otherwise scattered briefly heavy showers, mainly afternoon, but most areas dry.

Cloud on the hills?

gradually clearing

Cloud occasionally covering higher summits until late morning toward southwest. But widespread cloud on Cairngorms and Monadhliath will clear gradually through the middle of the day, with more or less all summits cloud free by mid-afternoon.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

90% by afternoon, but 20% north in morning

Sunshine and air clarity?

Patchwork of bright sun developing from southwest. Excellent or superb visibility.

How Cold? (at 900m)

7 rising to 10C.

Freezing level

Above the summits.

Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Saturday, 25th May, 2013

Generally chilly over the coming week, with the freezing level remaining intermittently below highest summits. Overall showery, although early next week, areas of persistent rain will affect most mountain areas, with north and northwest Scotland probably having least rainfall. Fresh snow will intermittently fall on higher, mainly Scottish summits. Upland gales may well be extensive on Monday and Tuesday, after much lighter winds this weekend, and before a further few days of much lighter winds. Cloud base will often be above most summits, and visibility often excellent or superb.

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