Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Tuesday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy cloud and winter sun
Mostly dry with a mix of cloud and sun, patchy cloud occasionally covering some mountain slopes.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy cloud and winter sun
Mostly dry with a mix of cloud and sun, patchy cloud occasionally covering some mountain slopes.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Last updated
Mon 1st Dec 25 at
4:10PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Hail showers will frequent west coast hills fairly widely; snow on the highest tops with risk of isolated lightning. Drier inland, particularly northeast Scotland where sunny bursts will occur. Chilly, feeling cold in a brisk southwesterly wind; this easing in Wales and south Pennines afternoon.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Strong wind; high terrain often in cloud
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 30-40mph; stronger gusts over the highest tops may reach up to 45mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking all day, increasingly arduous in exposure where stronger gusts may require bracing to maintain stability. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rare showers west
Local brief showers mostly in the Callander area, with snow above 800m. Most hills substantially dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, varied low cloud
Often covering higher slopes, but some varied low cloud banks, on south-facing slopes to some lower elevations particularly in morning. Some breaks forming to 900m, mostly north of Loch Tay.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little sunshine expected. Visibility very good below cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C. Wind chill feeling like -10 to -13C.
Freezing Level
900 to 1000m
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Last updated
Mon 1st Dec 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 30-40mph; gusty over tops, particularly early, 45mph. Easing later into night.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking most of the day; early balance challenges early in exposure. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Showers with high snow, mostly afternoon
Isolated light showers, mostly west of A9, falling as snow above 800-900m though minimal accumulation. Increasingly likely afternoon in the west.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive over high terrain with low banks
A sheet of cloud covers high terrain with low banks towards the central highlands, down to 600-700m. Some local higher breaks possible.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Variable visibility; poor in rain/snow but excellent where clear.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C. Feeling like -13C in direct strongest wind.
Freezing Level
900-1000m
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 4th December 2025
Last updated
Mon 1st Dec 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 30-35mph, typically strongest east and early, 40mph. May ease central highlands later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking in exposure through morning, perhaps most of the day east; an easing trend west. Feeling chilly.
How Wet?
Morning rain turns patchy
Often raining west of A9 at and before dawn, snow on the highest tops; patchy to the east. Rain will turn more widely patchy with Loch Ericht trending driest. A few stronger bursts may continue to affect mountains near Callander.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Cloud shrouds slopes facing the eastern lowlands from 700m upwards most of the day, some lower banks forming too. Highest bases near Loch Ericht, though will struggle to rise above 1000m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Very good visibility, some haze towards Ochil/Angus hills.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 or 2C with some variability, typically coolest central highlands. Feeling like -10C or cooler in direct wind.
Freezing Level
1000-1200m, lowest central highlands; may vary.
Planning Outlook
Low pressure circulating to the west and north will dominate the weather for the next 7 to 10 days, bringing generally unsettled weather. A brief period of slack pressure on Thursday into Friday will ease winds for a time though patchy rain will linger in several areas. Strong southwesterly winds return over the weekend bringing cloud and rain to many mountains, most persistent on southwestern slopes. Several low pressure systems with continue crossing the British Isles through the week; often showery and cloudy in the west with broader bands of rain regularly passing east. Wind speed likely to vary though often quite strong with risk of gales coming and going. Brighter, drier periods will punctuate the unsettled weather next week but these likely short-lived.