Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Tuesday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 12th Jan 26 at
1:27PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A cold front will move southeastwards brining a few hours of precipitation - although still some uncertainty in its exact shape and position. Snow and hail showers will affect W Scotland whilst most other areas will have a few hours of rain, in places finishing as snow, as the temperature drops.
Headline for Lake District
Rain turning to snow for a few hours. Intermittently windy.
How windy? (On the summits)
Changing through day: Initially southerly 40mph, then a lull before westerly 30mph afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking on higher areas intermittently arduous and wind chill considerable.
How Wet?
Rain and snow for a few hours
Two to four hours of precipitation morning and middle of day, turning to snow on higher fells before clearing to hail and snow showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming very extensive in rain
Patches of fog may clear for a few hours to reveal some higher summits. But in rain, particularly across south lakes, cloud likely to fill in across the hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine not expected. Visibility very good, but deteriorating to widely poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
4C dropping from west to 0C. Will feel as cold as minus 80C where exposed to the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits dropping to 700m by dusk.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 12th Jan 26 at
1:27PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 25mph morning. Then backing southerly and strengthening to 40, perhaps 50mph, by dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small morning. Then walking increasingly difficult and wind chill becoming significant.
How Wet?
Risk of snow an hail showers
Showers may come in off the sea giving hail and snow, although rain lower particularly coastal slopes. Threat precipitation setting in late in day.
Cloud on the hills?
Probably remaining extensive on most or all higher areas
Cloud sometimes forming below 450m near the coast, but cloud base generally rising to 600 to 750m - possibly a few breaks to higher summits.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine, mainly well inland. Visibility often very good, but very poor in snow.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0C. Directly in wind will feel as cold as minus 12C.
Freezing Level
800m coastal hills; otherwise 700m. Frost many valleys after dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 15th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 12th Jan 26 at
1:27PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 25 to perhaps in morning 35mph. There may be a lull afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strong enough to make walking arduous where exposed and balance at times difficult. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Heavy hail and snow showers
Succession of rain, hail and above 600m snow showers. Small chance thunder.
Cloud on the hills?
Unlikely to clear highest fells
Highest fells almost always cloud covered. Cloud base typically 400 to 700m south lakes and western fells elsewhere and 500 to 800m elsewhere. May occasionally clear higher northern fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sunshine. Very varied visibility: sometimes excellent, but very poor in snow.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C
Freezing Level
900m
Planning Outlook
Mostly cloudy with precipitation from time to time over the next few days - although total rainfall is now expected to be fairly small on most mountains, particularly N Scotland. Temperature wise, it is highly likely to remain colder than recent January's with the snow pack across the Scottish Highlands being enhanced by further snowfall, whilst further south snow accumulates on higher areas, and occasional falls reaching lower slopes.