Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
The entire Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines AONB, including the Three Peaks and Cross Fell, plus Howgills, also south to Forest of Bowland.
Wednesday'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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
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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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Last updated
Tue 6th Oct 26 at
3:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Chilly Scotland, frequent showers over central and west mountains, hail mixed in with snow on summits. Showers spread widely afternoon. Wales and south Pennines start dull and rainy, this soon clearing to cooler, brighter weather. Showers and wind follow in north Wales, then into England later afternoon.
Headline for Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Any early rain soon clears for cool sun, then late showers
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 15-20mph. Some gustiness forming afternoon, sustained speeds rising towards 25mph evening, further rising into night.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but gusts starting to impact ease of walking as afternoon goes, conditions deteriorating overnight.
How Wet?
Possible rain at first; later showery
Overnight rain will linger just around dawn, first clearing the N Pennines and soon more widely clear. Then dry well into afternoon, then some showers return from the north as evening approaches, some hail perhaps mixed in to the north.
Cloud on the hills?
Soon largely clear, a few patches later
A fairly extensive veil of cloud from overnight may linger into the early hours, most likely Yorks Dales NP, but this clearing away for clear fells. Through afternoon, as showers arrive, a few ragged patches begin reforming on high terrain, though any broader banks unlikely until late.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Soon rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun soon extensive, then some patchy high cloud building, particularly afternoon. Very good visibility after early cloud and rain clears.
How Cold? (at 700m)
6C, may start a degree warmer Yorks Dales NP. Will feel near or below 0C in direct wind.
And in the valleys
6C N Pennines, to 8C Yorks Dales NP at dawn. Rising to 9 to 11C, staying mildest Yorks Dales NP, and beginning to cool before evening.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Thursday 8th October 2026
Last updated
Tue 6th Oct 26 at
3:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 15-25mph, shifting westerly, lessening for a time, significant strengthening into night.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Dry well into the day
As afternoon goes, a rising risk of some rain approaching the N Pennines, spreading more widely as evening approaches, setting in overnight for persistent falls with heavy moments.
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud unlikely until late
A few banks may drift over the highest western tops, but more likely clear. Cloud begins to lower onto high tops as evening/night approaches.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sun to start, high cloud builds from the west, thickening later. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
4 to 6C, rising overnight to approach 10C or higher.
And in the valleys
1 or 2C to start, frosts in sheltered valleys as well. Rising to 10 to 12C afternoon, may cool slightly, but rising again overnight.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Friday 9th October 2026
Last updated
Tue 6th Oct 26 at
3:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 40-50mph though morning, lessening towards 35-40mph, very gusty much of the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions in the morning, easing slightly but buffeting gusts always affecting stability; notable wind chill.
How Wet?
Morning rain, then showers forming
Rain and drizzle from overnight into morning, briefly heavy before a dry window. Scattered showers return afternoon, trending more frequent, particularly into night.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly just passing caps on tops
Blanket fog from overnight will quickly lift and break after dawn, fells often clear of cloud but a few passing caps graze the highest tops. As afternoon goes, cloud may more regularly lower onto the tops around showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, a patchwork of cloud tending to build. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
11 or 12C early, soon cooling towards 6 or 7C, perhaps around dawn N Pennines. Feeling like -2 to -5C in direct wind.
And in the valleys
Around 12 or 13C to start the day, gradually trending cooler, to perhaps 10C.
Planning Outlook
Thursday begins chilly with bright sun, some frosts in sheltered glens and valleys, and a few showers along Scottish and Welsh coasts. Westerly wind returns as Thursday goes, bringing rain, low cloud and strong upland winds across Britain overnight into Friday morning. Friday and Saturday are windy and showery with bright breaks, a risk of severe gales on Scottish tops. Sunday sees a more settled day as a small ridge of high pressure builds from the west. The following week looked mixed with bands of rain coming and going, temperatures similarly fluctuating: generally mild, but sometimes chilly in Scotland with freezing levels lowering onto high Munros and rain turning to snow. Some indications of more settled weather into the following weekend, but confidence is low.