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.
Monday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail. Visibility may change rapidly from excellent to very poor.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail. Visibility may change rapidly from excellent to very poor.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 24th November 2025
Last updated
Sun 23rd Nov 25 at
1:59PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Turning cold from north and extensively windy behind an area of low pressure centred over SE England. Snow and hail showers will affect N & E Scotland, whilst further south patchy rain (sleet highest summits), but total rainfall small.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Snow and hail showers, especially Angush; windy.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly, 30 or 35mph west of the A9. Stronger further east, particularly near and east of Glenshee where 40, perhaps 45mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking arduous, sometimes difficult, particularly near precipitation, where in sudden gusts balance challenging.
How Wet?
Snow and hail showers - mainly Angus
Succession of hail and above 400m snow showers Angus. Few showers (only flurries) elsewhere - very likely no precipitation near central belt.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensively covering higher tops Angus; may clear elsewhere
Near and east of Glenshee: Cloud base varying as showers come and go: typically 600m, but shafts of cloud below 400m near precipitation. Elsewhere: Higher cloud base, breaks may reach 1200m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70% but 20% toward Angus
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of bright sunshine, particularly toward central belt. Little if any sun and frequent poor visibility Angus. Otherwise visibility very good or excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C; dropping marginally through the day. Will feel as cold as minus 11C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
1000m dropping from north to 800m. Risk slight frost some valleys after dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last updated
Sun 23rd Nov 25 at
1:59PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 30 to perhaps 40mph, gradually easing to 15 to 20mph and toward dusk backing westerly.
Effect of the wind on you?
Considerable buffeting and wind chill after dawn, but will become small through afternoon.
How Wet?
Precipitation very unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Varied; some higher tops clearing, most remaining in cloud.
Generally, cloud base 900 to 1200m by late morning, the higher base toward and south of Loch Tay.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% in afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine, most widely toward central belt. The air very clear so excellent visibility, but fog some valleys and higher slopes.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C
Freezing Level
Around 750m, rising slowly through day. Some frozen ground lower slopes after frost in valleys.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Last updated
Sun 23rd Nov 25 at
1:59PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly soon 40 to 55mph. May veer more westerly late in day and may ease a little.
Effect of the wind on you?
Some easing through day, but extensively difficult walking where exposed with powerful gusts and considerable wind chill
How Wet?
Rain; most frequent west of A9
Rain and drizzle spreading east morning (snow above 700m for a few hours). The rain off and on, most persistent central highlands, but little in total near and east of Glenshee and Ochils.
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming very extensive
Some higher slopes initially cloud free. Will gradually deteriorate from as cloud forms above 450 to 600m although toward and east of Glenshee and Ochils; cloud base 600 to 800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Soon dropping to less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A little weak sun lower slopes near and east of Glenshee; otherwise soon extensively dull and misty.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C rising slowly to 3C. Will feel as cold as minus 14C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
750m morning; gradually transitioning to above the summits. Frost many valleys at dawn.
Planning Outlook
As a series of deep Atlantic lows pass north of or across Britain, rainfall be become high particularly on western mountains together with frequent upland gales and low cloud. In Scotland, temperatures on the Munros will sometimes be below freezing point, but fresh snow transient, whereas elsewhere, snow rare, if any.