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.
Click here to access the PDF version of the forecast.Forecast last updated on Friday 25th July 2014 at 7:20am
Summary for all mountain areas
Almost windless, fine very warm indeed and sunny on almost all mountains - again beware of sunburn and dehydration. Very low cloud will shroud some lower eastern areas temporarily after dawn, and on western mountains risk of an isolated afternoon thunderstorm.
Headline for West Highlands
Almost windless; hot and sunny; risk isolated thunder.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly less than 10mph; almost calm on many summits.
Effect of wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Isolated thunderstorms
Very likely no rain; but continued small risk isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little if any
Mountains almost all cloud free - but threat of cloud temporarily on higher slopes near rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine extensive, although cloud may tend to fill in western mountains in afternoon. Visibility very good; there may be a haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
16C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
All mountain areas of Britain from Saturday 26th July 2014
Less warm from the west across Scotland on Saturday, and bursts of rain and possibly thunder will develop. Only isolated if any rain before dark England and Wales. Cooler next week, particularly from mid-week. Through the week, occasional showers or rain, but often dry, although there may well be a deterioration to windier wetter weather by the end of next week across Scotland.
