Summary for all mountain areas

Low pressure will bring an unseasonably windy day across Scotland with severe upland gales, significant wind chill and rain, which will be incessant across the east Highlands. Across England and Wales, rain and drizzle on and off with extensive low cloud, but winds easing during afternoon.

Headline for The Northwest Highlands

Rain, extensive cloud, and upland gales.

How windy? (On the Munros)

North to northeasterly, 35 to 45mph; strongest winds not necessarily on the highest tops.

Effect of wind on you?

Mobility difficult with significant buffeting and wind chill.

How Wet?

Rain soon setting in

Dry for a few hours post dawn, especially near west coast where there may be no rain until afternoon. However, rain will spread in from the east and rarely cease for the rest of the day much of region. Least rain Kintail and Skye.

Cloud on the hills?

Becoming extensive from east

Some summits cloud free for a few hours after dawn, and toward west coast until into afternoon. Otherwise deteriorating with extensive low cloud enveloping the hills from the east. Highest bases, 700-900m, coastal hills from Torridon southwards but forming on lower slopes elsewhere.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

80% dropping to less than 10%, but 20% near west coast.

Sunshine and air clarity?

Glimpses of sun some western coastal hills at first. Visibility deteriorating to become poor where raining.

How Cold? (at 900m)

4C becoming 6C. Will feel as cold as minus 9C directly in the wind.

Freezing Level

Above tops