Brecon Beacons
Includes all higher summits in the southern half of Wales, including highest point in Preseli Hills.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated
Sunday 29th March 2020 at
3:50 PM
Summary for all mountain areas
High pressure to the west of the British Isles will bring largely dry but mostly cloudy conditions with a persistent cloud sheet; although some breaks will occur. Brisk winds across England and Wales, and in the morning across Scotland, will give significant chill. Isolated snow flurries.
Headline for Brecon Beacons
Brisk wind giving significant chill. Cloud sheet covering higher slopes.
How windy? (On the summits)
North to northeasterly 15 to 25mph; may reach 30mph at times higher slopes.
Effect of the wind on you?
May impede walking at times across higher slopes with significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Isolated if any showers.
Very likely dry, small risk of an isolated flurry.
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud sheet higher slopes, may break.
A cloud sheet will cover higher slopes above 700-800m. Through the day, breaks in cloud sheet may develop.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, but some patches of sun will break through at times. Visibility mostly good or very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-2C rising to 1C, but feeling closer to -14C in direct exposure to strongest winds in the morning.
Freezing Level
Terrain partly frozen from valleys up at dawn. Will soon thaw as freezing level lifts to 850 to 950m in the afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Tuesday 31st March 2020
Last updated
Sunday 29th March 2020 at
3:50 PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northeasterly 15-25mph; highest in morning when perhaps reaching 30mph at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
May impede walking at times in morning across some higher slopes with marked wind chill.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly above tops.
A few patches possible covering higher tops in the morning. However, but midday hills mostly clear.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, but often periods when cloudy. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0 to 2C; highest in the afternoon.
Freezing Level
Terrain at least partly frozen from valleys up at dawn. Will soon thaw as freezing level lifts above tops in afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Wednesday 1st April 2020
Last updated
Sunday 29th March 2020 at
3:50 PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 10 to 20mph; highest in the afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Mostly dry
Cloud on the hills?
Very little
Fragments of cloud covering some high tops around dawn. Otherwise, hills very likely clear.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some patches of sun, but often overcast due to persist cloud sheet. Visibility very good or excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C lifting to 2C in the afternoon.
Freezing Level
700m, lifting above tops by afternoon. Patchy frost in the valleys at dawn.
Planning Outlook
Frequently cold this week, leaving higher terrain in Scotland frozen and intermittently frozen elsewhere. Precipitation amounts small, although heavier snow showers arriving later in week across Scotland. Scottish MR Note: Scot Gov has stated that "essential travel only must be undertaken" in order to protect our rural communities and prevent extra pressure on our Emergency Services. Now is the time to avoid unnecessary mountain activities and consider our social responsibilities. More info, visit: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/