West Highlands Forecast
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area include Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, includes Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Includes Arran and Mull.
Viewing Weather Forecast for Thursday 21st September 2017
Forecast last updated on Thursday 21st September 2017 at 7:41am
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Waving front across the UK will very slowly and erratically edge east during the day. Bursts of rain and extensive low cloud will affect all mountain areas for much of the day. However a clearance will push in to Wales, Lake District, Galloways and Western Highlands during the afternoon, not reaching eastern hills until around dusk.
Headline for West Highlands
Fairly extensive cloud and patchy rain much of day.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Generally westerly 5 to 15mph but variable at times.
Effect of wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Rain on and off
Rain will be patchy and on and off for much of the day, especially across Arrochar and Lonond NP, perhaps with heavier bursts. Will become dry from the west during the late afternoon/evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Clouds extensive on hills during the morning and most probably well into the afternoon, with bases typically 500-800m,, lowest in rain and across western hills Arrochar and Lomond NP. Hills will clear from the west late in the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread hill fog and poor visibility for much of the day. Visibility may well become excellent during the evening.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
All mountain areas of Britain from Friday 22nd September 2017
Day time temperatures will be relatively warm through the next week as south or southwesterly winds become persistent. Conditions will continue to be mixed into early next week as low pressure in mid Atlantic pushes a series of fronts across the UK. Western mountains will be wettest and frequently covered in fog, with periods of strong winds and upland gales, especially during Saturday and again early next week.
