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 Wednesday 23rd July 2014 at 7:19am
Summary for all mountain areas
Very little wind; extensively fine, very warm with sunshine across the mountains. Be aware of sunburn and possible dehydration. But very low cloud will shroud some eastern lower slopes in morning, and isolated thunderstorms will develop in afternoon.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Little wind; very warm, extensive sunshine. Remote thunder risk.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly, between 8 and 15mph.
Effect of wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Rain very unlikely
Low risk isolated heavy showers western mountains afternoon or evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Very unlikely
Very low cloud may shroud some lower eastern areas for several hours after dawn, but will gradually disperse through the morning. Cloud top 400 (mostly) to 650m. Isolated cloud higher slopes near rain afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine; patchy cloud building up west. Visibility excellent, although a haze may develop from east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
14 rising to 17C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
All mountain areas of Britain from Thursday 24th July 2014
Continuing fine almost everywhere, very warm and often sunny until Saturday, although here and there an afternoon thunderstorm - possibly more widely in Scotland on Saturday. A change to west or northwesterly winds on Sunday will bring a drop in temperature, particularly to the W & NW Highlands and bursts of rain and thunder may be more widespread into England and Wales. Less warm, but extensively dry into next week.
