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The Lake District
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Viewing forecast for Monday, 10th December, 2012
Forecast last reviewed on Tuesday, 21/05/13 at 07:52
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Headline, The Lake District
Risk snow flurries Pennines. Wind slowly easing.
How Windy?
Northerly 30 to 35mph post dawn, strongest Pennines. Will ease marginally through the day to 25 to 30mph
Effect Of Wind?
Will make walking difficult, particularly higher Pennines, although conditions will ease. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Risk snow flurries Pennines
Extensively fine, but occasional snow flurries, mainly or only Pennines.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little
Cloud likely to cover higher summits occasionally, rarely below 700m Pennines and 900m elsewhere.
Chance of cloud free Summits?
Greater than 90%, but 70% highest Pennines
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine, most widely Lake District. Excellent or superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C
Freezing level
600m, but ground frozen or partly frozen at lower level after a slight frost.
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 later Wednesday and into 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. Threat of an area of rain with snow on summits edging into some eastern ranges later Thursday or Friday. Turning milder with some rain or showers extending from the northwest over the weekend.