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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.
Today'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.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
Hazy, some fog banks
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Hazy views with lack of air clarity, particularly on lower terrain, some fog banks on hills making navigation locally more difficult. If above an inversion, the air outstandingly clear.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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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.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
Hazy, some fog banks
Hazy views with lack of air clarity, particularly on lower terrain, some fog banks on hills making navigation locally more difficult. If above an inversion, the air outstandingly clear.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Last updated
Mon 13th Oct 25 at
3:40PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Inversion conditions still probable over Scottish Highland summits; exposed rock in fog below the inversion may be slippery, notably early. High Lakeland and Snowdonia summits near or above cloud as well. A mix of cloud and sun elsewhere as morning fog lifts, some haze below cloud later. Feeling mild to warm.
Headline for Lake District
High fells above an inversion, haze below the cloud
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable direction through a general north-northeasterly trend, 10mph or less. Some local 15mph gusts possible.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No rain expected
Fine mist the low fog layers may make exposed rock notably slippery, particularly around dawn.
Cloud on the hills?
Middle-level cloud, tops above an inversion
Cloud banks around some mid to upper slopes, mostly toward east and north Lakes, also fog in many valleys at first. Highest summits likely near or above the cloud layer. Bases will lift somewhat through much mid-level terrain likely remains in fog.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80% (high fells above cloud layer)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunny on the high fells above the cloud layer. Some glimpses of sun lower down but often overcast and a lingering haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9 or 10C, small variation from lower slopes upward in morning, whilst highest tops slightly warmer than mid-heights all day, rising into the low teens.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Last updated
Mon 13th Oct 25 at
3:40PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable 10mph or less. 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
Banks of cloud at most heights in the morning; highest tops may be just around the top of the layer. Bases rising somewhat with banks continuing to form above 600m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%
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)
7 or 8C. Locally cooler in valleys at dawn. Warmer on tops above inversion, may warm to the low teens.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 16th October 2025
Last updated
Mon 13th Oct 25 at
3:40PM
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. 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
Planning Outlook
High pressure lingers over the country through the later days of this week: in the mornings, varied low cloud and valley fog is likely with highest tops still possibly above the cloud layer. As the weekend approaches, the inversion starts to weaken as pressure begins to fall gradually; cloud will begin to lift to higher slopes, starting to shroud mountain peaks more often. Local cloud breaks, best of breaks in west Wales, though a haze will linger on low slopes while high pressure remains in charge. Light winds overall, an easterly breeze likely for Wales. Next weekend looks to be transitional as low pressure becomes favored. Winds rising with increasing cloud and a risk of rain.