Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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.
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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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
Lake District
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Continuing cold with higher areas below freezing point, particularly in the morning. Showers, mostly hail flurries developing, becoming frequent NW Scotland. Noticeable wind chill Wales. Very clear air.
Headline for Lake District
Little wind. Hail flurries.
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 10mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
A few hail flurries
A few hail flurries mainly mid to late morning onwards.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Chance of cloud free summits?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine at times, although cloud filling in for periods. Excellent or superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Close to freezing point after dawn. Reaching as high as 6C in the afternoon.
Freezing Level
800m after dawn, but soon above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
North slowly backing toward westerly; 15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
A few hail flurries
A few hail flurries, mainly afternoon. Low risk of up to a few hours of rain, or above 750m sleet easternmost fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits extensively cloud free
Summits generally cloud free. Risk of low cloud forming on higher areas in precipitation.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun although bursts of sun will begin to come through later in day. Excellent or superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0C after dawn but extensively 4C by mid afternoon. Will drop back to 2C in precipitation.
Freezing Level
Widely near or below freezing point valleys up at dawn. By mid to late morning, summits above freezing point.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 29th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly between 20 and 30mph; although may reach 35mph for periods.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking widely, locally giving considerable buffeting and wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain occasionally
Bursts of showery rain occasionally, probably a tendency for the rain to become more extensive through afternoon, especially south lakes.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, particularly as rain becomes widespread
South lakes: Fog on higher areas much of the day, perhaps sometimes forming on lower slopes, particularly in rain. North lakes: Summits may well be free of cloud, but in rain higher slopes may become covered.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine occasionally, generally through layers of high level cloud. Very good or excellent visibility but deteriorating to become poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C rising to 5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Less cold next week with freezing levels almost constantly above highest summits. Rain from time to time, particularly across Wales. Wind direction will be predominantly easterly. This will bring in frequent low cloud to more eastern mountains, with highest cloud base often near the west coast.