Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
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.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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
Peak District
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Continuing cold with higher areas below freezing point, particularly in the morning. Showers, mostly hail flurries developing, becoming frequent NW Scotland. Noticeable wind chill Wales. Very clear air.
Headline for Peak District
Light wind. Hail flurries.
How windy? (On the summits)
East or northeasterly 15 to perhaps locally 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small. Marked wind chill, especially in the morning.
How Wet?
A few hail flurries
A few showers or hail flurries mainly mid to late morning onwards. Small risk of the precipitation more frequent afternoon or evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Chance of cloud free summits?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine at times, although cloud filling in for periods. Excellent or superb visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
Close to freezing point at dawn. Reaching as high as 6C in the afternoon.
And in the valleys
Widespread slight frost at dawn; peaking at around 10C early to mid afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
North slowly backing toward westerly; 15 or 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Risk of a few hours of rain
Dry at first before moderate risk of up to a few hours of rain. Through afternoon, clearing to a few showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits extensively cloud free
Summits generally cloud free although risk low cloud forming on higher areas in precipitation.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sun will begin to come through later in day. Excellent or superb visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
1C after dawn but will tend to rise toward 5 or 6C by mid afternoon.
And in the valleys
Ground frost in places at dawn. By mid afternoon, typically 9 to perhaps 12C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Monday 29th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly between 20 and perhaps 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
May well impede ease of walking widely.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Risk of a few bursts of showery rain.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine at times generally through layers of high level cloud. Very good or excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
4C rising to 8C.
And in the valleys
Ground frost some valleys at dawn; will reach around 14C in the afternoon.
Planning Outlook
Less cold next week with freezing levels almost constantly above highest summits. Rain from time to time, particularly across Wales. Wind direction will be predominantly easterly. This will bring in frequent low cloud to more eastern mountains, with highest cloud base often near the west coast.