Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Today'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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
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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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Monday 5th October 2026
Last updated
Sun 4th Oct 26 at
3:52PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Humid air ahead of a cold front moving slowly south across Scotland will bring fog and drizzle to most mountain areas, although some improvement from the north across the Scottish Highlands. Upland gales will be widespread - least windy southwards along the Pennines and also Wales.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Gale force upland wind. Rain and drizzle (often dry E. Borders). Fog.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly increasingly markedly with height to 40 or 45mph. Generally a slight easing through the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect considerable wind chill and walking to be strenuous, sometimes difficult on higher tops. Balance difficult at times higher up.
How Wet?
Occasional rain, mostly dry E & N
Drizzly rain on and off, most persistent Galloway east to the Moffat area. A little rain into the Borders, but very ittle if any penetrating north or east of Tweedsmuir hills toward the Lothians and The Cheviot.
Cloud on the hills?
Persistent fog higher areas.
Persistent fog above 200 to 450m Dumfries and Galloway, lowest near the coast. Base nearer 600m east of Moffat and upper Tweed, and generally 700m elsewhere.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Less than 10% most of region; 70% toward Lothians.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensively cloudy and hazy. There may be a little sun toward Lothians and near Cheviots (mostly lower slopes)
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C. Feeling near or below freezing point in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Tuesday 6th October 2026
Last updated
Sun 4th Oct 26 at
3:52PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 15-20mph, but perhaps westerly 30mph for a few hours from dawn.
Effect of the wind on you?
Becoming small.
How Wet?
Rain clearing
Overnight rain may will continue into the day before over a couple of hours clearing from northwest. Timing of change uncertain, best estimate during morning.
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of fog probable at first, very likely to clear
Fog across the hills overnight and into the day will largely or completely clear, probably by midday. May leave fragments above about 800m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20% rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Periods of sunshine and excellent visibility after a dull mist start, Excellent visibility
How Cold? (at 750m)
Dropping to 6C during morning. Will feel near freezing point directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Last updated
Sun 4th Oct 26 at
3:52PM
How windy? (On the summits)
West veering northwesterly in the range 20 to perhaps 30mph. May strengthen Galloway later in day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Often fairly small, but ease of walking and balance sometimes difficult near showers. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Hail showers
Sudden hail showers, sometimes frequent mainly west of M74, will extend eastwards during the morning and middle of day..
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive on higher areas
Cloud base sometimes confined above 750m, perhaps widely morning Borders, but near showers, patches to around 400m, temporary lower Galloway.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, most widely Borders in morning. Visibility sometimes very poor (particularly Galloway), but otherwise good, although a haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5C; will feel as cold as minus 4C directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
A brief colder period with the wind easing on Wednesday and Thursday - some snow will lie on higher Scottish summits. Winds then return to the southwest, bringing bands of rain, low cloud and strong upland winds across Britain. Most frequent severe weather will be on the W and NW Highlands, where there will be considerable rain and frequent upland gales.