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.
Tuesday'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+
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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+
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 16th Mar 26 at
3:15PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely windy, severe gales in Scotland. Rain in the western Scottish highlands edges into central highlands with time; early drizzle over many high slopes, lingering in Scotland, Lakeland, and Snowdonia. Sun breaking out afternoon over Wales and the Pennines with milder temperatures, though a chill in wind.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Severe gales; drizzly most high terrain
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 50-60mph. Powerful gusts over high terrain and to some lower slopes too, up to 65-70mph in exposure in the morning. An easing trend into and overnight, but staying at least 50mph during daylight.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mobility widely difficult with significant wind chill; any stability challenges over high tops likely result in being blown over and pushed.
How Wet?
Drizzly rain mainly west of Glenshee
Frequent or in places perhaps persistent drizzle around and west of the A9. Towards Glenshee, often dry, mostly just fine drizzle in the wind over the higher slopes.
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of fog west of A9
Persistent fog from 400-600m upward towards central highlands, sometimes lower bases in rain. A small pocket near/around Glenshee will see bases nearer 700-800m, slopes nearest the east lowlands/Angus will see lower bases.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull, a few brighter moments around Glenshee but any sunshine very fleeting.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C all day. Into evening, a cooling trend begins from the west, dropping several degrees overnight. Feeling like -10 to 12C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits during daylight, lowering onto high terrain overnight.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 16th Mar 26 at
3:15PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Gusty west-southwesterly 20-30mph, easing with time, less than 10mph by evening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking with buffeting and wind chill in exposure to start, gradually easing to mostly small effects.
How Wet?
Precipitation unlikely
Late in the day, a risk of some light rain around Callander/Loch Tay.
Cloud on the hills?
Early low cloud largely clears
Banks of cloud early in the day, mostly below 900m, including into the glens. After sunrise, most cloud will lift upslope for a time, dissipating for largely clear hills.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often cloudy but with bursts of sun. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1C, lifting to 3 or 4C, approaching 5C towards Glenshee and Angus hills. Feeling like -8 to -10C in early wind.
Freezing Level
1000m from dawn, lifting, likely clearing summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 19th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 16th Mar 26 at
3:15PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-southeasterly 10-15mph, occasionally rising to a gusty 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Occasional inconvenient gusts, otherwise mostly small.
How Wet?
Little or none
Some light rain may affect the mountains near the eastern lowlands, though amounting to little and may be entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Variable banks on high Munros to the east
At dawn, banks of cloud at various elevations, including fog in glens. Cloud lifts and dissipates after dawn, largely clearing the hills towards central highlands; banks continue to variably affect eastern high terrain much of the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny though some high cloud around. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C to start, rising a degree; only slight change with added height.
Freezing Level
Likely above the summits, though may just touch high tops towards the north and east in the morning.
Planning Outlook
Pressure begins to rise on Wednesday, bringing fairly widely settled conditions across the country. Some cloud and spotty light rain lingers in north England/south Scotland for a few days, elsewhere becoming mostly sunny; valley fog in many lowland areas early, lifting and dissipating after sunrise for clear hills. Generally milder temperatures and light wind but the occasional stronger gust. East Scotland stays cooler for a time, some overnight frosts possible under clear-sky nights. Over the weekend, first indications of a cool easterly wind building, perhaps some patchy rain here and there. Into next week, detail is uncertain; low pressure may occasionally unsettle the weather, brining cooler, wetter, and windier periods.