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
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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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Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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
Sunday 29th March 2026
Last updated
Sat 28th Mar 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely difficult conditions - extensive gales across the hills, often severe on higher terrain; a few hours of storm-force winds moving southward accompanied by a swathe of heavy rain, some snow on high tops. Colder air follows across Scotland, with frequent showery hail and snow, periods of whiteout on mountains.
Headline for Lake District
Severe upland gales, rain heavy for a few hours, then showers.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 55-70mph with stronger gusts during morning, then westerly 40-50mph into afternoon, squally gusts.
Effect of the wind on you?
Severe conditions for a time, powerful gusts could knock you off your feet. Remaining difficult on higher fells, mobility challenging in exposure. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain soon heavy, showery into afternoon
A swathe of soon heavy rain moving in from northwest from dawn into early morning, brief snow on tops. Torrential bursts for a time up to middle of the day, clearing but followed by showery rain into afternoon, later snow high tops.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest in rain, rising later
Covering the higher fells fairly widely, lowering to 500-600m particularly south and west in rain. Then rising in afternoon with some breaks forming to tops.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%, later 50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, then bursts of sun develop afternoon. Visibility very poor in rain, improving later to intermittently very good out of showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C rising briefly to 3C middle of day, by evening dropping toward 0C. Wind chill feeling like -12 to -15C.
Freezing Level
Rising up to dawn to be above freezing to the tops by mid-morning. By evening, dropping back from north toward 800m.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 30th March 2026
Last updated
Sat 28th Mar 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
West to northwesterly, 40 to 50mph, strongest in the morning, gusts 60mph for a time higher tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking difficult on exposed higher terrain, considerable buffeting, gusts knocking you off balance. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
A few light showers
Brief light showers, snow flurries above 500m, mostly in the morning and toward west, tending to fade.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting to higher tops, breaks inland
Cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, mostly above 600-700m in morning, tending to rise. Patches come and go on high western tops, clearer elsewhere. Will then lower from southwest into night.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60% rising to 90% inland
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, most common east. Visibility mostly good, slight haze west.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0C rising to 2 or 3C afternoon, then higher after dark. Wind chill feeling like -12 to -15C.
Freezing Level
700m from dawn, rising above the tops into afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 31st March 2026
Last updated
Sat 28th Mar 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly, 20 to 30mph, gusty in places around higher tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Breezy, gusty spots starting to affect comfortable walking on exposed terrain. Marked wind chill despite milder air.
How Wet?
Drizzly rain, fading during day
Drizzle and light rain most persistent and widespread during the morning. Tending to fade, but patchy drizzle may linger in west, feeling generally damp where within cloud, making rock surfaces slippery.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, rising with local breaks
Blanket low cloud across the fells in the morning, from lower elevations up in west, 400-500m inland. Tending to rise to 600-700m, some breaks develop mostly eastern Lakeland with time.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Below 10%, rising to 30% afternoon.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy and misty, some brighter moments emerge inland and east Lakes with time, where visibility good if below cloud, but generally poor over many higher fells.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 or 6C. Feeling like -3 to -5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Milder air across all areas by Tuesday, with drizzly rain and low cloud particularly in the west. A drop of temperature returns to Scotland at least during Wednesday, with a belt of rain expected to move slowly southwards, followed by showers turning to snow again on higher areas, possible hail. Uncertain southward extent of rain and colder air beyond midweek - lower confidence in forecast detail toward Easter - high pressure toward the east and south brings some drier weather, but Atlantic weather systems may continue to move near to the northwest of Britain bringing further spells of strong wind and rain, plus fluctuating temperatures in Scotland, whilst further south likely stays milder.