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
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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
Lake District
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds but cool or cold feeling across the UK. Any morning cloud will break and lift above summits, but may temporarily re-form during any afternoon showers. Showers on high ground will fall as snow flurries or hail in many regions. Patchwork of sunshine.
Headline for Lake District
Afternoon showers, falling as snow or hail on high ground
How windy? (On the summits)
Light winds up to 10mph, most often northeasterly but may be variable in direction at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Showers, most frequent afternoon
Showers developing, especially in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly cloud free
Occasional patches may form on upper slopes during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine in morning become patchy as clouds form in the afternoon. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C. Rising to 2C.
Freezing Level
600m in morning. Rising to 800 to 900m. Frost valleys at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 10mph. Direction could be variable at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Dry morning then afternoon showers
Mostly dry morning with the odd shower possible. Showers building and becoming widespread in the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches in afternoon
Most summits cloud free in the morning. Patches of cloud forming in the afternoon during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine in the morning. Becoming more patchy in afternoon as shower clouds form well above the summits. Good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Around freezing in morning, when it may feel around -5C in the wind. Rising as high as 4C in the afternoon.
Freezing Level
800m in the morning but soon above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Details uncertain. Mostly likely light winds with variable direction. Risk of northwesterly 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Likely mostly small, comfort of walking may be affected.
How Wet?
Occasional light showers
Largely dry but light showers possible, particularly afternoon. If in morning, will fall as snow or hail flurries on high ground. Total precipitation small.
Cloud on the hills?
Most summits cloud free
Any fragments of cloud in the morning on higher slopes and summits soon disappearing. Some cloud may linger for longer in the eastern fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine becoming widespread. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C in the morning. Rising to 4C by mid-afternoon.
Freezing Level
800m in the morning, soon rising above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Cool and intermittently showery weather with mostly light winds over the weekend and the early part of next week. Small chance of a small region of low pressure bringing heavy rain on Sunday, but it is increasingly likely this will be over the North Sea. Indications of drier and slightly warmer weather from mid-week onwards.