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Southeastern Highlands Forecast

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.

Friday's Forecast

Moderate breeze, locally gusty
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Clear over snow cover
Cold
Winter kit required on higher terrain

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Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Friday 13th February 2026
Last updated Thu 12th Feb 26 at 12:55PM

Summary for all mountain areas

A change in the pattern as cold air will have extended south overnight. Nearly all mountain terrain frozen in Scotland whilst further south, particularly higher terrain progressively freezes. Patches of snow, at times persistent Wales, but otherwise total precipitation small.

Headline for Southeastern Highlands

Sunshine and very clear air. Nearly all terrain frozen.

How windy? (On the Munros)

Northerly 20mph.

Effect of the wind on you?

Small.

How Wet?

Risk of a little light snow - mostly flurries

A few snow or hail flurries afternoon and possibly in morning an hour or two of light snow or flurries south of Loch Tay to Spittal of Glenshee.

Cloud on the hills?

All or nearly all clearing

Well scattered cloud, by midday rare patches below 900m and most summits often clearing.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

80%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Bright sunshine, most extensive near central belt (although here probably a cloudy start). Superb visibility.

How Cold? (at 900m)

-5C.

Freezing Level

Nearly all terrain frozen although partial thawing lower, mainly sunlit slopes.

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 14th February 2026
Last updated Thu 12th Feb 26 at 12:55PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

West later southerly, initially 20-30mph before a prolonged lull of 10-15mph. Strengthening from dusk.

Effect of the wind on you?

Soon small - but very difficult conditions quickly developing into the night.

How Wet?

Precipitation not expected

Cloud on the hills?

Little or none

Most hills free of cloud,. Here and there, cloud persisting higher slopes and corries.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

90%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Extensive bright sunshine before high level cloud spreads eastward afternoon. Excellent or superb visibility.

How Cold? (at 900m)

-4 or -5C; little change with added height.

Freezing Level

All terrain frozen all day, though some sun-exposed low slopes may see a light thawing.

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 15th February 2026
Last updated Thu 12th Feb 26 at 12:55PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

At first, a very gusty 55mph, then perhaps a slight lull for a few hours. From about midday westerly 30 to sometimes 40mph.

Effect of the wind on you?

Significant wind chill and widely arduous walking on higher areas; particularly difficult conditions at first and near precipitation.

How Wet?

Frequent hail and snow

Persistent snow at first clearing within a few hours following dawn. In afternoon, hail and snow showers - most frequent west of A9.

Cloud on the hills?

Almost persistently covering higher mountains; varied cloud base.

Sometimes breaking to near or above 1000m at least fleetingly, but overall extensive cloud above 750m, and sometimes forming below 600m near. precipitation.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

20%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Bursts of bright sunshine by mid to late morning; most sun neared east of Glenshee. Sometimes excellent visibility, but abruptly appalling in snow.

How Cold? (at 900m)

-3 rising to -1C. Will feel as close to minus 14C where exposed to the wind in morning.

Freezing Level

Nearly all terrain frozen, albeit freezing level rising erratically toward 600 to 800m.

Planning Outlook

Widespread snow and severe upland gales Saturday night followed by very blustery showery conditions on Sunday - although a temporary thaw at least on lower slopes. Otherwise very much drier over the coming week. Bright sunshine and excellent visibility frequently on many mountain areas, although hail and snow showers in some areas with most upland areas frequently frozen.