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
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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 18th March 2026
Last updated
Tue 17th Mar 26 at
3:05PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Patchy low cloud across many hills early, lifting and fading, particularly away from west coasts; sun breaking out. A weak front lingers over south Scotland, maintaining low cloud and some light spotty drizzle. Light wind, though a blustery morning in the north Scottish highlands; breezy in south Wales too.
Headline for Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Some early cloud clears for sun; mild, to warm in valleys
How windy? (On the summits)
West-southwesterly 10-15mph at dawn, easing to less than 10mph, southerly or variable direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Early variable banks of cloud largely clear the fells
Banks of cloud at various heights in the morning, lifting after sunrise, most summits clearing with time, a few odd ragged patches may occasionally drift over the high summits near and north of Cross Fell.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny after early low cloud lifts and dissipates, though some high cloud may weaken the sunshine for periods. Good visibility, some haze around.
How Cold? (at 700m)
6 or 7C from dawn, rising to 10 or 11C.
And in the valleys
4 or 5C from dawn, rising to 14 to 16C, mildest Yorks Dales.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Thursday 19th March 2026
Last updated
Tue 17th Mar 26 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
East-southeasterly though variable, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Little or none
Small chance of a few spots of drizzle rain in the eastern N Pennines, likely entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Most extensive north and east
Valley fog in the morning, the fog thicker to the north and east, perhaps widely shrouding east N Pennines; broken banks towards Cross Fell. Fog lifts after sunrise, largely to above 600m, may dissipate over Yorks Dales. Best clearing on middle slopes to the west.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Best chance of sun on lower western slopes but weakened by high cloud, particularly N Pennines. Visibility will be limited by a haze.
How Cold? (at 700m)
6 to 8C, mildest south, trending towards 6C more widely.
And in the valleys
5C, lifting to 11C.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Friday 20th March 2026
Last updated
Tue 17th Mar 26 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Precipitation not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Covering some hill slopes for a time
Fog in some valleys from dawn, perhaps low cloud more widely over eastern Pennines in particular for a few hours. Tending to disperse or lift above most tops into afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun best toward west; cloudier in east. Visibility very good, some haze lower down.
How Cold? (at 700m)
Around 7C, some cooler spots at first, then some slightly warmer spots by afternoon.
And in the valleys
Slight frost some valleys particularly in west at dawn. Rising to 11 to 13C afternoon, warmest west.
Planning Outlook
Fairly widely settled conditions across the country later this week. Some cloud and spotty light rain lingers in north England/south Scotland for a few days, elsewhere becoming mostly sunny; valley fog in many lowland areas early, lifting and dissipating after sunrise for clear hills. Generally milder temperatures and light wind but the occasional stronger gust. The weekend is anticipated to be settled as well, with a mix of cloud and sun, early low cloud lifting and clearing many mountains, only occasional spots of rain in the far northwest of Scotland. A spell of more unsettled weather expected next week, with stronger wind, precipitation, and colder temperatures.