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
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
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.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
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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Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
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.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
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 27th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 26th Jan 26 at
4:20PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Severe conditions - storm-force winds on mountains, damaging gusts to some lower terrain. Extensive hill snow for N England & S Scotland, snow setting in heavier with time for southern Highlands; blizzard conditions widely, rain only lower slopes. Showery bursts follow in Wales with risk of hail and thunder.
Headline for Lake District
Severe gales. Heavy upland snow, rain lower down.
How windy? (On the summits)
East-southeasterly 60mph, up to 70-80mph early in day high tops. Powerful gusts downslope in places. Slightly lower speeds by dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mobility tortuous on most terrain, likely requires crouching or crawling in strongest gusts. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Heavy hill snow in morning, easing
Snow persistent on the high fells, sleet or rain below 400-500m, or higher toward coasts, persistent through the morning, starting to fade afternoon, by this time wetter to higher elevations. Showers into evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Most high terrain shrouded all day, often lowering to middle slopes, particularly south and east where middle or lower slopes may stay shrouded for extended periods. Best of higher breaks in northwest Lakeland.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Visibility often very poor, appalling on high terrain in blowing snow; whiteout in places over tops.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C lifting to 0 or +1C from south. Feeling like -17 to -20C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
500-600m; tending to rise variably to 800m, most widely into the afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 26th Jan 26 at
4:20PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 25 to 35mph, risk stronger gusts around some higher western fells.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting comfortable walking, gusty in places around western fells. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Locally damp
Fine drizzle where in cloud, mainly south Lakes, snow grains some higher tops.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied, breaks north/west
Cloud banks lowest and most extensive toward south in morning. Some breaks forming, best toward north/west Lakes.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, some glimpses of sun, mainly northwest Lakeland. Visibility good below cloud.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C. Wind chill feeling like -5 to -8C.
Freezing Level
Near to freezing point over some higher slopes above 800-900m.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 29th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 26th Jan 26 at
4:20PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 30 to 40mph, stronger gusts in places through elevated passes and downslope west of higher fells.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking, challenging where exposed, buffeting gusts not just on the highest terrain. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Odd light spots or brief flurries mainly eastern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Capping some tops
Cloud banks likely to drift over higher slopes, mostly above 700m, patchier west and northwestwards.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and some weak sun, mainly toward the west, where visibility good. Slight haze possible.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0 or -1C. Wind chill feeling like -10 to -13C.
Freezing Level
600 to 700m.
Planning Outlook
Strong east or southeasterly winds likely to prevail onward into early February. Scottish mountains are expected stay below freezing in the extended range, fresh heavy snowfalls giving substantial depths and drifts across south and eastern areas, much less snow northwestward. Hills in England and Wales will see varying freezing levels, sub-zero for periods to 600m or lower, but intermittently lifting just above the tops - a mix of rain and upland snowfall. A generally unsettled pattern with Atlantic lows continuing to frequently circulate over Britain on a southerly track, whilst high pressure resides away to the north.