Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Today's Forecast
Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
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Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Thursday 25th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
7:35AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cold day across the UK with many areas having northerly winds. Increasing risk of showers in the afternoon in all areas, falling as snow or hail on high ground. Many summits clear, or soon clear of cloud. Fragments of cloud re-forming during showers.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Afternoon snow showers on high ground
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 15 to 25mph, strongest higher and eastern Cairngorms. Easing from the west in the afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small effect on walking most places, but continued considerable chill factor over higher terrain.
How Wet?
Showers developing
A scattering of showers forming increasingly during the day and especially mid-afternoon. Hail, plus snow flurries at times falling to mid-heights.
Cloud on the hills?
Occasionally on higher areas
Patches of cloud forming over some slopes in the morning, bases lifting toward the summits and many mountains will clear. Local fragments returning around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable cloud and sun, best in morning. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3C rising to 0 or +1C. Wind chill feeling like -7 to -12C, coldest in morning.
Freezing Level
600m plus frost in glens at first; rising toward 900m, locally above 1000m Drumochter area afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
7:35AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds, likely northeasterly but may be variable in direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Risk of showers
Occasional showers, getting more frequent for a time in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above most tops
Any morning hill fog will lift and and possibly clear highest summits. Patches of cloud re-forming on higher slopes, especially during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine in morning will give way to mostly overcast skies in afternoon. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3C in morning rising to 3C.
Freezing Level
As low as 500m in morning. Frost many glens at dawn. Rising to 1200m mid-afternoon onwards. Eastern areas may only rise to 800m.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
7:35AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds with variable direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Afternoon showers becoming widespread
Mostly dry morning with the odd shower possible. Showers building and becoming widespread and possibly heavy in the afternoon, falling as sleet or snow on high ground. Small risk of lightning in the Northern Cairngorms.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud breaking. Patchy in afternoon.
Many summits shrouded at first, mostly breaking up by late morning. Patchy cloud re-forming in the afternoon, especially during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine though high-level cloud in the morning. Becoming brighter but more patchy in afternoon as shower clouds form well above summits. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C in the morning. Rising to 2C around midday.
Freezing Level
Pockets as low as 600m in the morning. Rising to 1100 to 1200m by evening.
Planning Outlook
Remaining cold, especially northern England and Scotland. Initially winds remaining light but showers increasingly likely, falling as snow or hail on high ground. Small but active low bringing wind and precipitation to England and Wales on Sunday. Remaining showery and on-and-off cold into the early part of next week.