The Northwest Highlands Forecast
Areas north from Knoydart in the west, and the Great Glen towards the east (NB. Does not include Mull and areas west of Loch Linnhe, these are found in the West Highlands forecast.)
Viewing Weather Forecast for Tuesday 13th November 2018
Forecast last updated on Monday 12th November 2018 at 4:07pm
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Brisk winds much of the day across the hills. Largely dry. Showers focused on western areas from dawn (snow Scottish tops) will fizzle out. Cloud breaks to higher tops away from the west coast. Into the evening and night, rain and upland gales will return from the west.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Chilly. Scattered showers morning. Cloud breaks.
How windy? (On the Munros)
West gradually backing southerly; 20 to 30mph, strengthening on western coastal hills toward dusk, to 35-40mph, then 50-60mph overnight.
Effect of wind on you?
Walking often impeded on higher areas, with noticeable wind chill. Toward darkness, conditions becoming arduous on western hills.
How Wet? (Precipitation and its impact)
Showers fading; snow tops
Showers in morning, of snow above 950m, fading to leave much of the day dry. After dark, rain will develop from the south-west (briefly snow high tops).
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming confined to higher areas
Cloud base tending to lift through the day. Fragments below 600m near showers in morning, but typical base 750m, or nearer 900m afternoon, higher breaks around Ben Wyvis.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% lifting to 40%, or 60% Sutherland.
Sunshine?
Air clarity (below cloud)
Glimpses of sunshine only, most frequent toward east. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C Wind chill where exposed will feel close to -8C.
Freezing Level
1250m.
Planning Outlook
All mountain areas of Britain from Wednesday 14th November 2018
Very wet underfoot on western mountains through midweek with localised flooding possible in south-west Scotland, the Lakes & west Wales. Residual rain will linger in western Scotland into Thursday, and areas of very low cloud will persist. High pressure to the east will then dominate into the weekend and beyond, resulting in a sustained period of dry weather for most mountains, with winds from the east or south-east. After a mild spell, temperatures are expected to lower next week. Low level fog common, and banks of low cloud at times coming in from the North Sea. Sunshine best in the west.
