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Viewing forecast for Tuesday, 21st May, 2013

Forecast last reviewed on Monday, 20/05/13 at 16:27


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Summary for all mountain areas

Colder air will extend southwards across all ranges. Remnants of a belt of drizzly rain will die out to leave just a few showers but also some bright sunshine and greatly improved visibilities. Quite strong northwest winds making is feel much cooler.

Headline, The Lake District

Fairly light wind. Dry with sunshine.

How Windy?

Northerly 15 to 20mph but perhaps 25mph eastern Pennines.

Effect Of Wind?

Mostly small but localised buffeting possible on a few eastern tops.

How Wet?

Rain unlikely.

Cloud on the hills?

Little or none.

Any early morning patches of cloud should soon clear. However small risk of patches persisting on a few higher eastern slopes.

Chance of cloud free Summits?

80%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Widely sunny with only small amounts of cloud above tops. Any early haze clearing with generally very good to perhaps in the west excellent visibility.

How Cold? (at 750m)

8 to 11C - highest west.

Freezing level

Above summits.

Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013

A brief spell of very cold and, for a while, gale force northwest to northerly winds around Thursday with a return of snow showers particularly to the NE Highlands where one should be prepared for brief periods of whiteout conditions combined with very severe wind chill. A mostly fine day and slightly less cold after early frost on Friday. Turning milder with some rain or showers extending from the northwest over the weekend.

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