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Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Wednesday's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
Summary for all mountain areas
High Scottish Highland tops remain above an inversion except in the far north; cloud becoming well broken in many areas. Variable morning cloud in England and Wales lifts to or off higher slopes with sun breaks. Highest Lakeland and Snowdonia tops at or above cloud tops. Feeling mild for most, an easterly breeze in Wales.
Headline for Lake District
Cloud lifts to high terrain, patchy sun lower slopes
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable less than 10mph. Some local gusts at all elevations.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No rain expected
Exposed rock surfaces in the fog at dawn may be slick, mostly middle and lower elevations.
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud banks at various heights, summits near cloud top
Banks of cloud at most heights in the morning, high fells near or just above the cloud. Bases rising with banks continuing to form above 700m, high summits may continue to be near the tops of the cloud layer.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sunshine. Some haze around though highest tops in very clear air at dawn.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6 to 8C, coolest temperatures on Helvellyn and eastward; locally cooler in valleys at dawn. Slightly warmer on tops above inversion.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 16th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable 10-15mph, often less. Gusty on the high tops and over exposed high ridges.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Damp air where in cloud
Where within fog, some very fine drizzle drifting around and rock surfaces will be slick.
Cloud on the hills?
Variable on middle and high fells
Banks of cloud at various heights in the morning, most broken around and east of Helvellyn. Highest tops may be above cloud at dawn. Bases lift to 600-700m, some breaks possible but may fill in more sheet-like at times.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine though at times overcast. Good visibility below cloud though some haze around.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 17th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 10-15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Rising to high terrain
Cloud banks at many heights from dawn. Bases will rise, banks cling to high terrain most of the day, at times more extensive.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sunshine, at times more cloudy. Hazy early, improving somewhat.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 or 6C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
High pressure weakens as the weekend approaches: varied low cloud and valley fog remain likely in the mornings, causing damp surfaces and slippery rock-faces. Cloud lifts higher during the day, starting to shroud mountain peaks more often, cooler temperatures returning to the high tops. Local cloud breaks, best of breaks in west Wales, though a haze will linger on low slopes of southern Scotland, England, and Wales - clearer air likely below the cloud in the Scottish Highlands. Light winds overall, an easterly breeze for Wales. The weekend sees a transition to low pressure. Winds will rise and more high cloud will reduce sunshine, rain then arriving late weekend and coming and going into the next week. Timing and location of rain uncertain for now.