Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
Thursday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Thursday 22nd January 2026
Last updated
Wed 21st Jan 26 at
4:18PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gales in north England and Scotland, severe on the high Munros, gusting to storm force in the north; severe wind chills. Frequent or persistent rain across most mountains, falling as snow onto the high Munros from dawn, the snow level lowering with time; snow will be heavy with whiteout conditions in east Scotland.
Headline for Peak District
Rainy and dull; strong winds with gale force gusts
How windy? (On the summits)
East-southeasterly 35 to 45mph, stronger gusts in places around high tops and downslope to west of the Pennines. Wind may strengthen for a few hours after dark.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking with considerable buffeting, challenging in exposure where strongest gusts may require bracing for stability.. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Often raining
Rain affecting the moors most of the day, trending towards showers with time afternoon with total amounts reducing.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Blanket cloud shrouds the moors from 400-500m upward, the lower bases on eastern slopes. Some higher breaks toward western areas.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Often poor visibility due to rain and some haze, though local improvements in the west at times.
Temperature (at 600m)
4C in the morning or locally 5C, gradually cooling a degree or two. Wind chill feels as cold as -10C.
And in the valleys
Around 5 to 6C with little change all day.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Friday 23rd January 2026
Last updated
Wed 21st Jan 26 at
4:18PM
How windy? (On the summits)
East-southeasterly 30 to 35mph, gusty and gradually strengthening, up to 45mph late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking from dawn becomes arduous with time with considerable buffeting. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain on and off, sleet on high tops
Rain on and off most of the day, sleet on the high tops; may be small amounts, but becoming more frequent with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive higher moors
Covering higher slopes much of the day above 500-600m, oftentimes lower bases on eastern slopes. Some higher breaks toward western areas.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Haze and rain will limit visibility, though local improvements to the west.
Temperature (at 600m)
2 or 3C. Wind chill feels like -10 to -13C.
And in the valleys
4C from dawn, slightly rising.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 24th January 2026
Last updated
Wed 21st Jan 26 at
4:18PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 25 to 40mph, gusty in places around high tops and edges; may start to lessen with time - uncertain.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking in exposure, in places buffeting gusts not just on highest terrain; considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Intermittent rain
Rain on and off throughout the day, may persist in places over a few hours, but total amounts fairly small.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied over tops
Covering higher tops for periods, risk more persistent above 500-600m; best breaks toward the west.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, dull. Poor visibility in rain, occasional improvements.
Temperature (at 600m)
2 or 3C. Directly in the wind feeling like -10C.
And in the valleys
5 or 6C, little variation night into day.
Planning Outlook
Sustained gale force easterlies over most mountains into the weekend, powerful gusts downslope toward west; severe chill factor. Colder air and lowering freezing level moves into Scotland on Friday, much mountain terrain then frozen into the weekend and early next week. Substantial snowfalls over eastern Scottish hills later this week, drier to the west. Dropping just below freezing on high tops in England and Wales - a mix of rain and high level snow, turning colder further south over the weekend, with freezing level dropping to the southern Pennines summits next week. Circulating low pressure and cold air into next week, with further snowfalls likely. Lower wind speeds early in the new week, but then likely increasing E-SE'ly again.