Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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
Lake District
Sunday 8th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
8:07AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Little change with rain or on higher areas in Scotland snow on and off - showery in character Wales; and the mountains extensively foggy. Fairly light wind - except in northern Scotland at first.
Headline for Lake District
Rain on and off; extensive fog. Light wind.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 15 to on higher tops 20mph or post dawn 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Rain now and again
Rain and drizzle on and off - will not amount to a great deal in total, particularly so north lakes.
Cloud on the hills?
All or nearly all fells persistently covered.
Persistent fog most of region, but by afternoon in north lakes perhaps a few breaks to 600m and here and there higher slopes briefly clearing or between cloud layers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely dull, misty or murky, particularly south lakes.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 9th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
8:07AM
How windy? (On the summits)
South-easterly 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Patches or spots of rain here and there
Within an overcast environment, here and there patches, or occasional spots, of rain, particularly southern and eastern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Hill fog again extensive. Highest bases north lakes where most cloud above 600m, perhaps breaks to 750m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. General haze, extensive areas of mist and murk.
How Cold? (at 750m)
3C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
8:07AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly between 30 and 40mph; may ease toward 20mph during day
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly arduous with height: here and there sudden gusts reaching lower slopes northwest of major summits. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain on and off; sleet higher tops
Rain, drizzle or above about 800m sleet on and off - although will fizzle out from the south.
Cloud on the hills?
Mountains persistently foggy; cloud base rising
South lakes: Persistent fog above 300 to 450m although may improve through day giving breaks to perhaps 650m. North lakes: most cloud above 400m, breaks to 600m, perhaps to 750m in afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely dull and murky; perhaps improving afternoon to give a little sun and very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C Will feel near -10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Just above highest summits.
Planning Outlook
Little change over the next few days with continued foggy conditions over most mountains, and rain, or on higher mainly Scottish areas snow. Intermittently southeasterly winds approaching gale force. Later in the week, progressively colder from the north with fresh snow on many mountains.