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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Monday 13th October 2025
Last updated
Sun 12th Oct 25 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Inversion conditions widely across Scottish highlands. High tops of Lakeland and Snowdonia also likely above a cloud layer. Feeling quite warm in the autumn sunshine on summits above the cloud; valleys and glens starting cooler. Cloudier over Pennines and east Wales, most fog rising to high terrain with local breaks.
Headline for West Highlands
High summits above mid-level cloud; warm in sunshine
How windy? (On the Munros)
From dawn southerly 10-15mph, some 20mph gusts on high coastal slopes - lighter and more variable winds inland. Trending west-southwesterly.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, some notable gusts from time to time on exposed terrain near the coast.
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Broken cloud lifts to middle elevations
Dawn fog in many glens, particularly near the coast and Trossachs with some patches up to middle slopes. Fog will lift and break, becoming banks between 600-800m, some thicker banks lingering around the southern islands and Loch Lomond. Higher terrain above cloud; inland areas may substantially clear by afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90% (summits above cloud)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny above the cloud layer, some high cloud may weaken sun at times. Excellent visibility above the cloud layer, some low-level haze, particularly southern islands and near the Central Belt.
How Cold? (at 900m)
12C; glens starting much cooler inland. Feeling warm above the cloud layer where temperatures may rise several degrees.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Last updated
Sun 12th Oct 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly or variable, 10mph or less, rare gusts 15-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Fine drizzle possible on some windward coastal slopes where within cloud banks.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied cloud banks, tops above inversion
Cloud banks around some mid to upper slopes, most extensive toward coast, may persist all day. Also some fog around glens and lochs at first. Higher Munros inland likely above the cloud layer all day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70% (above top of a cloud layer)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Lower areas particularly toward west largely cloudy with glimpses of sun, misty especially morning. Higher terrain likely sunny with very clear air above inversion.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C, small variation from lower slopes upward in morning, whilst highest tops warmer than mid-heights all day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Possible slight frost inland glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Last updated
Sun 12th Oct 25 at
4:00PM
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
Cloud on the hills?
High tops above a patchy cloud layer
At dawn, variable patchy cloud at multiple levels (including in the glens) though largely below 900m. Cloud base will lift with patches up to higher slopes though high tops above 1200m likely remain above cloud layer.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70% (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.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 to 8C, warmer on summits if above cloud. Also possibly warmer near coasts from Mull southward.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
High pressure resides over the country through the week, maintaining quiet weather. In the mornings, varied low cloud and morning fog is likely while inversion conditions likely to remain over highest mountains for several days. A haze will linger on low slopes below the inversion. During midweek the inversion starts to weaken as pressure begins to fall gradually; cloud will be well-broken for many and begin to lift to higher terrain. Light winds overall, an easterly breeze likely for Wales. Uncertainty about the weather pattern development toward next weekend: some indication of strengthening winds bringing some rain, but may not reach all areas. Later October has hints of chillier northerly air, especially in Scotland.