The Northwest Highlands
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.)
Thursday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
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Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 25th April 2024
Last updated
Wed 24th Apr 24 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cold day across the UK with many areas having northerly winds. Increasing risk of showers in the afternoon in all areas, falling as snow or hail on high ground. Many summits clear or soon clear except for fragments of cloud forming during showers, particularly in the afternoon.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Afternoon snow showers on high ground
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 15 to 20mph, at times 25mph some exposed tops. Tending to ease a little in the afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small effect on walking, but continued notable wind chill on hills.
How Wet?
Showers developing
A scattering of showers forming increasingly during the day and especially mid-afternoon. Hail, plus snow flurries at times falling to mid-heights.
Cloud on the hills?
Occasionally on higher areas
Patches of cloud forming over some slopes in the morning, bases lifting toward the summits and many mountains will clear. Local fragments returning around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable cloud and sun, best in morning. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3C rising to 0 or +1C. Wind chill feeling like -5 to -10C, coldest in morning.
Freezing Level
600 to 800m, lowest in north in morning, frost some glens; rising toward 900m, locally 1000m+ near Kintail into afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Wed 24th Apr 24 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds, likely northeasterly but may be variable in direction. Risk of up to 15mph on Skye and mountains near west coast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible. Risk of marked wind chill on Skye.
How Wet?
Risk of showers
Occasional showers, getting more frequent for a time in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above most tops
Patches of cloud on higher slopes, especially during and after showers. Base rising towards or above highest tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine near west coast in morning will become more patchy in the afternoon. Overcast inland. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C in morning rising to around 2 to 3C late afternoon. Feeling -5C or below on Skye.
Freezing Level
700m in morning rising to 900 to 1000m mid-afternoon onwards, highest in Kintail. Frost many glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Wed 24th Apr 24 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds with variable direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Afternoon showers becoming widespread
Mostly dry morning with the odd shower possible. Showers building and becoming widespread in the afternoon, falling as sleet or snow on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud breaking. Patchy in afternoon.
Many summits shrouded in the morning, especially well inland. Mostly breaking up by late morning. Patchy cloud re-forming in the afternoon, especially during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine though high-level cloud in the morning. Becoming brighter but more patchy in afternoon as shower clouds form. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C in the morning. Rising to 2C by the afternoon.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m in the morning, rising to 1100m by evening. Lowest in Sutherland.
Planning Outlook
Remaining cold, especially northern England and Scotland. Initially winds remaining light but showers increasingly likely, falling as snow or hail on high ground. Small but active low bringing wind and precipitation to England and Wales on Sunday. Remaining showery and on-and-off cold into the early part of next week.