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
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Patchy cloud and winter sun
Mostly dry with a mix of cloud and sun, patchy cloud occasionally covering some mountain slopes.
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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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Patchy cloud and winter sun
Mostly dry with a mix of cloud and sun, patchy cloud occasionally covering some mountain slopes.
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
Lake District
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Last updated
Tue 27th Jan 26 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A fairly quiet day with plenty of dry weather and some good cloud breaks toward the west and northwest of major hill groups. Some snow flurries and low cloud lingers over the Cairngorms to SE Highlands. Moderate S-SE wind, locally gusty.
Headline for Lake District
Dry, patchy cloud and sun, best north.
How windy? (On the summits)
South to southeasterly 15 to 20mph, or less for a time in morning, increasing a little afternoon, gusts 25mph some southwestern fells.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small effect on walking, some gustier areas may develop and feel more noticeable and chilly on high tops.
How Wet?
Dry overall
Cloud on the hills?
Patchy cloud, mostly south
Cloud banks mostly over fells toward south in morning, tending to thin and break, leaving a few patches over southern tops afternoon. Further north, some patches in morning, but largely lifting or dispersing.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30% rising to 60% south; 80% north.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun, best in north and northwest Lakes. Visibility good out of cloud, very good north.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C. Feeling around -5C if directly in the breeze on tops.
Freezing Level
Near to freezing point over some higher slopes above 800-900m in morning, rising just above; beware icy surfaces, fresh snow cover on tops and drifts in places.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 29th January 2026
Last updated
Tue 27th Jan 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
East to southeasterly 25 to 30mph, stronger gusts in places through elevated passes and downslope west of higher fells.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking on some higher areas, buffeting gusts in places not just on tops. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Odd light spots or brief flurries mainly eastern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Capping some tops
Cloud banks likely to drift over higher slopes, mostly above 700m, patchier west and northwestwards.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and some weak sun, mainly toward the west, where visibility good. Slight haze possible.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0C. Wind chill feeling like -8 to -10C.
Freezing Level
700-800m.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 30th January 2026
Last updated
Tue 27th Jan 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 25 to 35mph, gusty around higher fells, elevated passes and locally downslope to the northwest.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting comfortable walking over exposed terrain, some buffeting gusts not just on tops. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Hill snow and rain
Risk of frequent or more persistent snow above 500m, later 700m, rain lower down; focused on south Lakeland, patchier north.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Shrouding most higher fells, lowest and most persistent southern Lakeland, some breaks may form above 700m northwest.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, poor visibility many fells, whiteout if in fog and snow. Locally better northwestern fells.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C, rising to 0 or +1C. Wind chill feeling around -10C.
Freezing Level
600m, rising variably toward 800-900m afternoon onward.
Planning Outlook
Slow-moving weather patterns and a broadly similar regime to recent times over the next week or so. Scottish mountains generally below freezing point, with snow cover and drifts most substantial from the Cairngorms to central and southern Highlands, some additional falls in the week ahead, much less northwestward. Hills in England and Wales will see varying freezing levels, sub-zero for periods to 600m or lower, but intermittently lifting just above the tops - a mix of rain and upland snowfall. Wind speed will vary, some periods of lower speeds than recently, though gusty SE'ly winds remain common in the Highlands. Scope for widely colder conditions toward mid February.