The Lake District

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Viewing forecast for Thursday, 11th March, 2010

Forecast last reviewed on Thursday, 11/03/10 at 07:27


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Summary for all mountain areas

A temporary rise in freezing levels near a southward moving front, that will bring patchy rain (snow highest areas) across Scotland. Very blustery across the Scottish Highlands, with gales or near gales for a few hours near and just south of the front.

Headline, The Lake District

Light wind; bright sunshine gradually giving way from north.

How Windy?

North backing northwesterly 10mph, strengthening to 20mph in the afternoon.

Effect Of Wind?

Small

How Wet?

No precipitation

Cloud on the hills?

Becoming extensive west

Cloud will be clear of summits most of the day. But low cloud will into the afternoon slowly develop to shroud western hills above about 700, locally 550m. Only patchy cloud, if any will reach about High Street by dusk.

Chance of cloud free Summits?

Greater than 90%; later 30% western fells

Sunshine and air clarity?

Sunshine until mid to late morning will then gradually fade from the north. Hazy at low levels, but visibility generally very good, but later poor in low cloud and drizzle.

How Cold? (at 750m)

-1C rising to 1C.

Freezing level

Rising to 900m after being widely frosty in sheltered corries and most valleys at dawn.

Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Friday, 12th March, 2010

A major change in the weather pattern will take place over the next few days, as the centre of gravity of the current high pressure area drifts south to southern Britain. As a result, winds will come in from the west, bringing a consistent rise in freezing levels (although still below freezing intermittently on higher Scottish summits). However, there will be a fairly sustained, if slow, thaw of lying snow. Over the next week, precipitation levels will remain low, but patchy rain will fall over mainly western Scotland as a series of weak fronts move eastwards.

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