Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Cool
Temperatures +5C or above on higher summits. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling cool if exposed to breeze higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra 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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Cool
Temperatures +5C or above on higher summits. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling cool if exposed to breeze higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Sunday 6th October 2024
Last updated
Sat 5th Oct 24 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Damp southerly air brings a lot of cloud, with drizzle and pulses of rain drifting northwards. Lowest cloud on south-facing hill groups. Drier and higher cloud toward NW Scotland. A zone of heavier rain moves into Wales in afternoon, locally torrential, risk of thunder. Blustery S-SE'ly winds, feeling cool on higher terrain.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Patchy rain; lowest cloud south/east. Breezy.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly typically 20 to 30mph, possibly stronger for a time from dawn; lulls to lower speeds possible during day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Varied, prepare for marked wind chill on higher terrain, blustery at times affecting balance on exposed ridges.
How Wet?
A little rain
Patchy rain most common toward south and east of the Cairngorms NP, mostly small amounts in the breeze. Toward Strathspey and Monadhliath more often dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly south and east, breaks north
Banks of cloud often drifting over higher Cairngorms terrain, lowest bases toward south and Deeside, 600-800m. Toward Glenmore and Monadhliath, often above 900-1000m with breaks for periods.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% south, to 50% north.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun, may be weak at times through high cloud. Visibility good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 to 7C, but feeling sub-zero if exposed to stronger winds on tops.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Monday 7th October 2024
Last updated
Sat 5th Oct 24 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable direction, mostly south to southeasterly, 15 to 25mph, gusty in places, but some local lulls possible.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling chilly over the tops, gusty conditions may start to affect ease of walking at times.
How Wet?
Rain on and off
Periods of showery rain, greatest risk of more frequent rain toward east, whilst near Strathspey may escape often drier.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive higher areas
Often covering the mountains above 900m, at times lower in rain and in more eastern areas. Breaks higher up more likely northern Cairngorms to Monadhliath.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun. Visibility at times good, but reduced in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C, but feeling sub-zero if exposed to stronger breeze.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 8th October 2024
Last updated
Sat 5th Oct 24 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 15 to 25mph, gusts over 30mph on some slopes around the higher Cairngorms.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but expect suddenly gustier locations which may start to affect ease of walking. Noticeable wind chill in exposure.
How Wet?
Rain most persistent east
Rain and drizzle frequent, particularly eastern Cairngorms NP, risk some steadier or heavy rain at times here. Smaller amounts toward and west of the A9.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest east/south
Shrouding the mountains most or all day, lowest cloud bases Deeside to Glen Garry, may persist from 500-600m up. Higher bases northwest of Cairngorms, mostly above 800m, breaks west of A9.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast much of region, glimpses of sun near Strathspey. Visibility poor over many hills, locally good lower toward Monadhliath.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C, but feeling near-freezing in the breeze.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Areas of low pressure will influence all areas throughout the week ahead, bringing frequent rain and showers. Fairly mild conditions at first, but much colder air returns from the north from midweek, dropping widely below freezing over higher mountains, with showers of snow focused over Scottish mountains. A former Atlantic hurricane is likely track across southern Britain as a deep low, bringing a risk of heavy rain to England and Wales Wednesday-Thursday. Wind speeds very varied, some lulls early in the week, but midweek onward a risk of widespread gales or even stormy winds for a time - significant wind chill later week in strong northerlies.