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.
Saturday'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 and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate 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 and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 17th October 2026
Last updated
Fri 16th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light frost and patchy mist to start, soon thawing and most hill-cloud dissipating for fairly widespread chilly sunshine. A few early light showers affect north Wales and east Pennines, afternoon high cloud in England. Far northwest Scotland sees more hill cloud with a few sleet/snow showers.
Headline for West Highlands
Chilly sunshine, early frost and mist at varied heights
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less; may start northerly up to 15mph in exposure.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Few scattered patches on high terrain
Patches at varied heights to start, some mist in sheltered glens. Will lift and begin to dissipate after sunrise, to just well-scattered patches on high terrain, not necessarily covering tops, and most hills clear of cloud.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sun. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 or 2C, rising a degree, up to 4C on sunny slopes.
Freezing Level
Around 1200m, dawn frosts on sheltered low slopes/glens too, thawing through morning.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 18th October 2026
Last updated
Fri 16th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 10-15mph, though variable and lower speeds possible.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Few patches on high terrain
Patchy mist in sheltered glens from dawn will soon begin to lift, breaking and dissipating in most areas. Some odd patches will cling to slopes in the range of 900-1100m towards the west coast.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sun for most. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C, locally rising a degree; little change with added height. Feeling below 0C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frosts common at dawn on sheltered slopes/into glens, thawing in the morning.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Monday 19th October 2026
Last updated
Fri 16th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southeasterly 15 to 20mph, locally variable and some gusty spots. Speeds tending to rise later, 30mph from dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling chilly and later may affect comfortable walking in exposure.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Some drizzly rain may develop during the day around Loch Lomond to Arran.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly south, little northwest
A layer of cloud may drift in from the southeast to cover hills around Loch Lomond above 600-700m, risk banks elsewhere above 800m, but clearer hills northwestward. Tops above 1000-1100m may be above this cloud sheet.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40% south to 80% W of Loch Linnhe.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best in west Lochaber to Mull with excellent visibility, whilst inland and particularly southern areas are likely cloudier and dull, reduced visibility if damp.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Around 5C, little change all day and small variation with height over the mountains. Feeling like 0 to -5C in exposure to wind.
Freezing Level
Frost widely inland glens and some sheltered higher areas early morning; otherwise above the summits.
Planning Outlook
A window of more settled weather continues into Sunday as high pressure extends over Britain. Clear night skies allow for chilly mornings with ground frosts, some valley mist particularly in Scotland. The new week starts with some rain and wind in Wales and south Pennines, more settled to the north but with strengthening wind and building cloud as well. A general unsettling trend indicated through next week as winds return to Atlantic southwesterlies. A few windows of brighter weather in eastern areas, but a rising risk of strong wind and heavy rain into late week and next weekend.