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
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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
Friday 26th December 2025
Last updated
Fri 26th Dec 25 at
7:10AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Generally dry for all areas, sunshine over most Scottish mountains - tops warmer than glens above an inversion; patchy low-level fog or cloud banks some slopes. Easterly winds remain strong and gusty England and Wales, feeling bitterly cold in exposure despite plenty of sun.
Headline for West Highlands
Sunshine, patchy cloud and gustier toward south.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 10 to 20mph, occasionally 25mph in southern areas from Loch Lomond to Arran, gusty in places, tending to increase a little during daytime.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small in Lochaber, but feeling blustery and colder further south, some uncomfortable gusty spots.
How Wet?
Dry all day
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clear west, patchy cloud inland some slopes
Patchy fog mainly glens or lower slopes, but western mountains generally clear. Eastern Loch Lomond NP to Rannoch Moor, some cloud banks higher up, 600-900m, highest tops likely just above this cloud.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80% (higher tops above cloud locally)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine and excellent visibility, particularly Lochaber and west coast; locally misty lower down, some cloud inland and south.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to 2C, small variation with height inland, some corries and glens stay colder, whilst highest tops up to 4 or 5C.
Freezing Level
Frost in many inland glens, all day out of sunlight; terrain at least partly frozen higher up, but air temperature above freezing on higher tops.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 27th December 2025
Last updated
Fri 26th Dec 25 at
7:10AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 20 to 30mph, typically strongest toward south, but possible stronger gusts widely some slopes, not just highest tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery in places, some buffeting gusts may affect balance, giving a distinct chill, more sustained Loch Lomond/Arran.
How Wet?
Precipitation unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little; patches on some slopes
Patchy cloud may drift onto some slopes mostly in the range 700 to 1000m, higher tops likely above cloud. Hills generally clearer many western areas.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun, more often sunny toward west coast near Mull. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to 2C, but up to 5C some western slopes and on higher tops above an inversion. Feeling like -5 to -8C in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
Varied partly frozen terrain, including frost inland glens, but above freezing on most west coastal slopes and on highest tops.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 28th December 2025
Last updated
Fri 26th Dec 25 at
7:10AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to northeasterly or variable, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Dry all day
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Fog patches some glens. Possible thin cloud patches drifting onto some coastal slopes and islands around 600-700m, high tops likely remain clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, partly cloudy coastal areas. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C, inversion conditions - hills warmer than lower slopes all day - up to 5C highest summits.
Freezing Level
Frost in glens and lower slopes, also in some upland hollows and corries, all day out of sunlight; above freezing on tops.
Planning Outlook
Dry weather continues into the weekend as a strong area of high pressure resides near or north of Scotland. Inversion conditions Scottish mountains, high tops generally above freezing and above most patchy cloud, some frost and fog in glens. Gusty east-northeasterly wind increasing for Scotland by Saturday, easing again for Sunday. Strong and gusty winds prevail for England and Wales, often cloudy, a little light rain occasionally Pennines; some sun toward west. Next week generally sees lower temperatures on high terrain, sub-zero over most mountains through New Year. Small amounts of precipitation, occasional showers or snow flurries, winds north or northwesterly.