Summary for all mountain areas

A lull in the wind and a temporary improvement in general weather for a few hours middle of day or into afternoon from west. Rain, or on higher Scottish Highlands snow, low cloud and then severe upland gales will follow later on and overnight.

Headline for The Northwest Highlands

Upland gales easing a little. Snow late in day.

How windy? (On the Munros)

Southwest, or into the afternoon southerly, 50mph post dawn; easing toward 20 or on higher tops 30mph afternoon - but risk rapid strengthening toward dusk especially on and near Skye, and up to 75mph southern areas overnight.

Effect of wind on you?

Expect difficult walking conditions and severe wind chill on higher areas. But there will be a lull for a few hours in the afternoon.

How Wet?

Snow showers.

Snow showers occasionally, mainly western mountains, although rain below about 500m, later 750m or above. Gradually through the afternoon, areas of constant, though rarely heavy precipitation will extend northeastwards, later setting in on and near Skye.

Cloud on the hills?

Extensive on higher areas

Cloud base will vary; typically 600m near showers to otherwise 850 to 1050m, with breaks to higher tops, particularly east of Achnasheen and Loch Cluanie. Will drop markedly to or below 400m afternoon westernmost hills south from Torridon.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

50%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Intermittent sun, mainly well inland morning. Good visibility, although a haze - but into afternoon extensive fog on and near Skye.

How Cold? (at 900m)

-1C, later 0 or 1C coastal hills south from Torridon

Freezing Level

700m, but by dusk perhaps up to 1050m on and near Skye.