Brecon Beacons
Includes all higher summits in the southern half of Wales: the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park, southern Cambrian Mountains and highest Preseli hills.
Wednesday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated
Tue 23rd Apr 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely dry but cold. Occasional snow flurries or hail on high ground. Highlands: widespread cloud layer on upper slopes at first, highest summits may be above this. Lifting and clearing away from the west coast. Elsewhere: odd patch of cloud but most summits will be cloud free all day.
Headline for Brecon Beacons
Fine day with noticeable wind chill
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 15 to 20mph. Becoming northwesterly 10mph, with occasional 15mph Bannau Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons NP, from mid-afternoon onwards.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small effect on walking. Feeling chilly in the wind, but pleasant where sheltered in the sun.
How Wet?
Occasional showers
One or two brief showers, a flurry of soft hail or snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Brief patches near some higher tops around local showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C rising to 4C. Wind chill feels like -5C on tops in morning, still sub-zero in afternoon.
Freezing Level
Frost in sheltered valleys and some upper cols at first. Otherwise above freezing to higher tops.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Thursday 25th April 2024
Last updated
Tue 23rd Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
West to northwesterly, 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small effect on walking, but continued notable wind chill on hills.
How Wet?
Showers developing
A few showers near to coasts in the morning, then forming more widely inland with time, possible hail, plus snow flurries over higher terrain.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly above hills
Fragments of cloud forming locally around some slopes in the morning, but soon lifting above the tops.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable cloud and sun, best in morning. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
3 to 5C. Wind chill feeling like -4C.
Freezing Level
Near freezing sheltered higher areas and valleys at first. Otherwise above freezing to tops.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Tue 23rd Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Light winds, 5 to perhaps 15mph. Direction changing through the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible or small.
How Wet?
Mostly dry
Risk of occasional drizzle or light shower, particularly Cambrian Mountains.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above most tops
Patches of cloud on higher slopes, especially during and after showers. Bases rising in the afternoon..
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine in morning become patchy as clouds form in the afternoon. Good visibility; hazy near south coast.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C rising towards 5C. Feeling as cold as -5C in the wind at times.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Remaining cold, especially northern England and Scotland. Initially winds remaining light but showers becoming more likely, falling as snow on high ground. Small but active low bringing wind and precipitation to England and Wales on Saturday and across UK on Sunday. Remaining showery into the early part of next week.