Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
The entire Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines AONB, including the Three Peaks and Cross Fell, plus Howgills, also south to Forest of Bowland.
Friday'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.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
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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.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds but cool or cold feeling across the UK. Any morning cloud will break and lift above summits, but may temporarily re-form during any afternoon showers. Showers on high ground will fall as snow flurries or hail in many regions. Patchwork of sunshine.
Headline for Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Morning cloud lifting. Risk of showers in afternoon.
How windy? (On the summits)
Light winds up to 10mph, most often northeasterly but may be variable in direction at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Showers, most frequent afternoon
Showers developing, especially in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud clearing
Widespread hill fog in morning lifting and breaking, leaving most summits clear. Fragments of cloud may briefly form during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Soon widespread sunshine in morning become patchy as clouds form in the afternoon. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
-1C in morning, rising to 2 or 3C.
And in the valleys
-2C and frosty in morning. Rising to 6 to 8C.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 10mph. Direction could be variable at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Dry morning then afternoon showers
Mostly dry morning with the odd shower possible. Showers building and becoming widespread in the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches in afternoon
Any morning fog soon clearing to leaver higher ground clear. Patches of cloud forming in the afternoon during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine in the morning. Becoming more patchy in afternoon as shower clouds form well above the summits. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
Around freezing in the morning, when it may feel around -5C in the wind. Rising to around 4C in the afternoon.
And in the valleys
-1 to -3C in the morning, rising around 12C.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Details uncertain. Mostly likely light winds with variable direction. Risk of northwesterly 15 to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Likely mostly small.
How Wet?
Occasional light showers
Largely dry but light showers possible, particularly afternoon. If in morning, will fall as snow or hail flurries on high ground. Total precipitation small. Small risk of persistent heavy rain, especially eastern Pennines.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud, breaking and lifting
Areas of widespread cloud shrouding higher slopes and summits in morning. Will lift and break through the day, clearing most summits. Risk of widespread low cloud forming if rain moves in.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Soon widespread sunshine through thin, high cloud. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
1C in the morning. Rising to 6C by mid-afternoon.
And in the valleys
At or below freezing at first with frost. Reaching around 11C by mid-afternoon.
Planning Outlook
Cool and intermittently showery weather with mostly light winds over the weekend and the early part of next week. Small chance of a small region of low pressure bringing heavy rain on Sunday, but it is increasingly likely this will be over the North Sea. Indications of drier and slightly warmer weather from mid-week onwards.