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.)
Click here to access the PDF version of the forecast.Forecast last updated on Friday 1st August 2014 at 9:57pm
How windy? (On the Munros)
North or northeasterly progressively strengthen from 10 to later 20mph morning to 25 to locally 35mph by late afternoon.
Effect of wind on you?
Small before in afternoon, buffeting becomes widespread across the hills.
How Wet?
Rain spreading slowly northwestwards afternoon
Isolated showers morning. Steady rain reaching the Great Glen in afternoon (precise timing uncertain) and spreading slowly northwest, probably reaching coastal summits in Sutherland into the evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Most summits clearing for a while, but later extensive
Cloud probable across higher areas most of the day, although may well clear for several hours, particularly western mountains south from Assynt. Cloud will envelop the hills again in rain, particularly eastern and northern hills.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% middle of day; later 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Thickening high level cloud will cut out the sun. Excellent visibility before becoming poor in rain and widely foggy higher areas.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 rising temporarily toward 10C western mountains south of Ullapool.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
All mountain areas of Britain from Sunday 3rd August 2014
Confidence remains low for Sunday as a thundery low moves northwards across Scotland. There is risk of strong, possibly gale force winds on northern mountains. Next week, winds generally off the Atlantic will bring rain from time to time, mostly falling as showers, and also low cloud, with western mountains most prone.
