Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Thursday'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.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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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.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 12th March 2026
Last updated
Wed 11th Mar 26 at
12:53PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Severe gale or storm force upland winds ahead of an active slowly southeastward moving front, which will bring widespread heavy rain and fog to almost all mountain areas. Across Scotland, behind the front, squally hail and snow showers.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Upland severe gales; snow and hail showers. Fog.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Storm force winds overnight will ease a little. By mid or late morning southwesterly 50 to 60mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult conditions, mobility challenging over exposed terrain. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Persistent rain slowly clearing to snow and hail showers
Very wet underfoot (least wet toward and east of Glenshee and Ochils) from heavy rain, finishing as snow from west to 600m middle of day or early afternoon. Then showers with, hail and above 500m snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Always or almost always covering the mountains: quickly varying cloud base
Persistent fog most of all morning. Some improvement as cloud base then rising to between 600 and 900m (highest east of the A9) - although lowering again in precipitation.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun - sometimes more frequent bursts of sun toward and east of Glenshee and Ochils afternoon. Visibility intermittently very good, but abruptly poor or appalling in precipitation.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Soon -1C. Will feel as cold as minus -18C directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above 1000m post dawn, soon abruptly 750m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 13th March 2026
Last updated
Wed 11th Mar 26 at
12:53PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly varying through day between 35 and 55mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging walking conditions over the mountains, sometimes general mobility may be a struggle. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Hail and snow showers
Showers with hail most frequent west of the A9, locally may cluster together for an hour or more; also snow falling toward lower elevations in morning, then mostly rain below 400m.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive on higher areas; cloud base varying
Often capping central highlands above 800-1000m, some breaks higher up. Patchy cloud likely to come and go above 1000m near A9, briefly lower in showers, but frequently above tops furthest east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sun west, or more frequent bright sun toward Deeside. Visibility often excellent eastern areas, but most often west A9, at times very poor in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Around -2C. Will feel as cold as minus 16C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Typically 600-700m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 14th March 2026
Last updated
Wed 11th Mar 26 at
12:53PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly, strengthening through day from around 40 to 55mph. May strengthen further toward dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous or on higher areas difficult walking all day. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Hail and snow showers
Hail and snow showers, although often dry afternoon, and throughout the day near and east of Glenshee and Ochils.
Cloud on the hills?
Almost constantly covering higher mountains
Varied cloud base: sometimes below 600m near precipitation but periods when most cloud above 750 to 900m. Often above the summits Angus.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, most sun Ochils and Angus. Mostly very good visibility although slight haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C. Will feel as cold as minus 14C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
600m
Planning Outlook
Further bouts of upland gales over the next few days. Precipitation on most mountains almost daily, focussed on western mountains. Freeze thaw cycles will occur: on the Scottish Highlands, thaw periods fairly brief and snow accumulating on many slopes. Further south, lying snow more intermittent as periods of thaw will be lengthier. Temperature levels will rise from about next Tuesday.