Summary for all mountain areas

Waving front across the UK will very slowly and erratically edge east during the day. Bursts of rain and extensive low cloud will affect all mountain areas for much of the day, but with a clearance pushing in to the west during the afternoon, not reaching eastern hills until the evening/after dark. Low confidence in timing of improvements from west.

Headline for The Northwest Highlands

Fairly extensive cloud and patchy rain much of day.

How windy? (On the Munros)

Generally westerly 5 to 15mph but variable at times.

Effect of wind on you?

Small

How Wet?

Rain on and off

Rain will be patchy and on and off for much of the day, perhaps with heavier bursts afternoon. May become dry from the west during the evening, but low confidence in the timing.

Cloud on the hills?

Fairly extensive

Clouds extensive on hills during the morning and most probably well into the afternoon, with bases typically 500-800m, lowest in rain. Low confidence in timing: hills may clear dramatically from the west late in the day.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

10%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Widespread hill fog and poor visibility for much of the day. Visibility may well become excellent during the evening.

How Cold? (at 900m)

5C

Freezing Level

Above the summits.