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The Southeastern Highlands
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Viewing forecast for Tuesday, 9th February, 2010
Forecast last reviewed on Monday, 08/02/10 at 14:55
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Summary for all mountain areas
Extensive cloud will come in off the sea within the circulation of a large area of high pressure. Where the cloud makes land fall (northern and eastern coastal hills), there will be snow flurries, but to the south of higher mountains, the cloud will for periods clear. Winds fairly light.
Headline, The Southeastern Highlands
Snow flurries eastern hills. Mostly light winds.
How Windy?
North or northeasterly 20mph, perhaps 25mph on higher ridges and tops east of about The Cairnwell.
Effect Of Wind?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Snow flurries
Light snow flurries here and there Angus hills - isolated of any flurries elsewhere.
Cloud on the hills?
Most hills cloud free
Cloud will generally be just above the highest summits, although mainly in Angus, patches will form occasionally at 700-900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Substantial breaks in the cloud sheet are likely, mainly toward south and west, where in places there may be extensive bright sun. Visibility excellent, but temporarily deteriorating in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-4C.
Freezing level
450m.
Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Wednesday, 10th February, 2010
High pressure will dominate the weather over all mountain areas for the coming week, although areas of very extensive cloud will cross Britain within its circulation (breaking at times toward the west). The cloud will occasionally give light snowfall, but for most areas falls will be very small, although the Cairngorms will over several days have a few inches.