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 Thursday 24th July 2014 at 3:03pm
Summary for all mountain areas
Almost windless, fine very warm indeed and sunny on almost all mountains - again beware of sunburn and dehydration. But very low cloud will shroud lower eastern areas for a few hours after dawn, and on western mountains there may be an isolated afternoon thunderstorm.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Almost windless; hot and sunny; risk isolated thunder.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10mph or less.
Effect of wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Isolated thunderstorms
Very likely no rain; but continued small risk isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms western mountains.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little if any
Mountains extensively cloud free - but threat of cloud just above glens (mountains above the cloud) that open out to the east for a few hours after dawn and of cloud on higher slopes near rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine extensive, although cloud may tend to fill in western mountains in afternoon. Visibility very good; there may be a haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
16C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
All mountain areas of Britain from Saturday 26th July 2014
Less warm from the west across Scotland on Saturday, and bursts of rain and possibly thunder will develop. Only isolated if any rain before dark England and Wales. Cooler next week, particularly from mid-week. Through the week, occasional showers or rain, but often dry, although there may well be a deterioration to windier wetter weather by the end of next week across Scotland.
