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The Lake District
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Viewing forecast for Wednesday, 19th December, 2012
Forecast last reviewed on Sunday, 19/05/13 at 19:28
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Headline, The Lake District
Severe upland gales. Rain spreading northeast.
How Windy?
Southeasterly; will increase rapidly with height to 40 to locally 60mph, gusts 75mph near major ridges, in places to low level.
Effect Of Wind?
Mobility very difficult, particularly near and north of major ridges. In places ferocious sudden gusts, some to low level. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain spreading east in afternoon
Rain will gradually envelop the region from about late morning onwards, turning heaviest on southern mountains and eventually the Pennines, where there will be snow above 750m.
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming extensive
Cloud base typically 600 to 800m, highest west and north, but will lower as rain develops. On the Pennines, extensively 400 to 600m, and lowering toward 450 southern fells in rain.
Chance of cloud free Summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little if any sunshine. Becoming very hazy; with extensive fog on the Pennines.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1 or 2C. Will feel as cold as minus 13 Celsius directly in the wind
Freezing level
Mostly above summits, perhaps 800m Pennine fells.
Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Tuesday, 21st May, 2013
Turning appreciably colder particularly across the Highlands with freezing levels as low as 700m by Thursday and some snow showers. Wind chill will be severe in gale force northerly winds. Further south not quite as cold with only a few showers in the east, bright sunshine and widely excellent visibilities. Turning cloudier and less cold from the northwest by the weekend with freezing levels near highest summits. Also patches of rain or showers most days.