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.
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+
Heavy snow
Continuous or almost constant heavy snowfall, large flakes falling to low elevations. Beware of near-zero visibility from falling or blowing snow, risk of blizzard conditions.
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.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
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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+
Heavy snow
Continuous or almost constant heavy snowfall, large flakes falling to low elevations. Beware of near-zero visibility from falling or blowing snow, risk of blizzard conditions.
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.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
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 Southeastern Highlands
Severe gales. Snow setting in heavy; whiteout.
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-southeasterly 55 to 70mph, speeds may reach up to 80mph higher exposed areas with powerful gusts downslope.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widely difficult conditions - stability and mobility likely only achieved with crouching/crawling. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow most of the day, becoming heavy
Persistent snowfall widely above 300-400m, sleet lower slopes, rain toward valleys nearer the central belt; snow setting increasingly heavier widely with time; extensive blizzard conditions from mid-elevations upward.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding high terrain most or all day with bases to middle slopes near the east lowlands, which may drop lower more widely in heavier snow. Some higher breaks towards Loch Ericht, though unlikely above 800-900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Below 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Whiteout conditions on most high terrain in blowing snow, to some mid-elevations.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C. Feeling like -18 to -23C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
300-400m; starting to rise variably into the evening, onward into night to around 800m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 26th Jan 26 at
4:20PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 25 to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting comfortable walking, some buffeting gusts in places. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Patchy snow / rain
Snow mostly east of the A9, amounts small, a little rain low-mid slopes up to 600m or higher with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the hills most or all day from low to mid-slopes upward. Highest cloud base toward and north of Loch Tay.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Whiteout if in cloud over snow cover; misty many hill slopes.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C. Wind chill feeling like -8 to -12C.
Freezing Level
800m, rising slightly during daytime.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 29th January 2026
Last updated
Mon 26th Jan 26 at
4:20PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly 35 to 45mph, gusty in places near and west of major summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging walking on exposed higher terrain, buffeting gusts locally lower down. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow flurries
Snow fairly persistent, particularly eastern hills, but mostly light. Patchier west of A9. Sleet lower slopes, rain near central belt.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding hills from many mid heights upward. Higher bases westward, some breaks on western aspects near Loch Tay.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull, locally brighter moments further west. Hazy, poor visibility in snow and difficult navigation on hills in fog over snow cover.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 or -2C. Wind chill feeling like -15C.
Freezing Level
600 to 700m, perhaps slightly higher furthest west around Callander.
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.