West Highlands
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area includes Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, from Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Also Arran and Mull.
Today's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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
West Highlands
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
Summary for all mountain areas
High Scottish Highland tops remain above an inversion except in the far north; cloud becoming well broken in many areas. Variable morning cloud in England and Wales lifts to or off higher slopes with sun breaks. Highest Lakeland and Snowdonia tops at or above cloud tops. Feeling mild for most, an easterly breeze in Wales.
Headline for West Highlands
Morning fog lifts to upper slopes, summits above the cloud
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less. Locally gusty at all elevations.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No rain expected
Exposed rock surfaces in the fog at dawn may be slick, mostly middle and lower elevations.
Cloud on the hills?
High tops above a cloud layer
At dawn, variable cloud at multiple levels largely below 800m including in the glens. Low fog layer possibly thicker inland southern areas. Cloud base will lift, most cloud settling between 600-1000m, high tops above the cloud. Cloud most broken north Lochaber and towards Creag Meagaidh.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80% (highest tops above cloud layer)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunny on the highest tops in very clear air. Patchy sun below the cloud layer where some haze will linger, thickest haze towards the Central Belt.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 to 8C, warmest on coastal hills south of Mull and particularly the southern islands. High tops above inversion warmer, may reach up to 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 16th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Damp air where in cloud
Where within fog, some very fine drizzle drifting around and rock surfaces will be slick.
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud lifts to upper slopes
From dawn, fairly extensive on middle slopes near the coast with lower bases from Mull northward. More broken inland, cloud top near 1000m at first. Cloud layer will lift, remaining most extensive near the coast. Highest Glencoe tops may poke above cloud.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70% on the tops, lowering to 50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Highest tops above an inversion at least in the morning. Little sun below the cloud near the coast. Good visibility below cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 or 6C. Starting cooler in some inland glens.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Friday 17th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 10-15mph, some gusts; soon southeasterly. Rising to 20mph coastal areas south of Mull afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly high terrain with breaks
Some patchy cloud at various heights in the morning, local fog in the inland glens. Cloud will lift to high terrain, likely clinging to high tops most of the day but many areas will see breaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun though weakened by high cloud. Excellent visibility, some haze near the southern islands.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 or 6C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
High pressure weakens as the weekend approaches: varied low cloud and valley fog remain likely in the mornings, causing damp surfaces and slippery rock-faces. Cloud lifts higher during the day, starting to shroud mountain peaks more often, cooler temperatures returning to the high tops. Local cloud breaks, best of breaks in west Wales, though a haze will linger on low slopes of southern Scotland, England, and Wales - clearer air likely below the cloud in the Scottish Highlands. Light winds overall, an easterly breeze for Wales. The weekend sees a transition to low pressure. Winds will rise and more high cloud will reduce sunshine, rain then arriving late weekend and coming and going into the next week. Timing and location of rain uncertain for now.