Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Ben Alder, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing 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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Last updated
Tue 22nd Oct 24 at
7:57AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Upland wind in the Scottish Highlands but lighter elsewhere. Frequent showers or drizzle in the morning, falling as sleet or hail on the higher Scottish summits. These will tend to ease in the afternoon causing the extensive morning cloud to lift and break a little.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Cloud coming and going; a few showers.
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to southwesterly between 25 and mostly 30 or 35mph; least wind Ochils.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widespread buffeting and marked wind chill on higher areas.
How Wet?
Showers, mainly toward central highlands
Showers mainly west of A9; very few reaching; very few reaching Glenshee. Occasional hail and above 1050m wet snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Persistent fog higher summits, morning. Breaking in afternoon.
Cloud base will vary, dropping near precipitation. Typically in the range 650 to 950m, but may well clear summits near and east of Glenshee and the Ochils for periods. Tending to lift and break in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% becoming 60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun, although the sun 'in and out' Angus and Ochils. Very good or excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4C. Will feel as cold as minus 5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Just above highest summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Last updated
Tue 22nd Oct 24 at
7:57AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwest, backing toward southerly, in the range 40 to 50mph, least wind near central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Significant wind chill and difficult walking conditions where exposed. You could be blown over higher up, most likely higher tops west of A9.
How Wet?
Pockets of drizzle
A 'feel' of drizzle here and there, and perhaps more persistently at times central highlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensively shrouding even lower hills
Cloud base typically 500 to 800m, but below 400m at times west of A9 - particularly south of about Lochs Rannoch and Tummel.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine coming through mainly valleys near and east of Glenshee and Ochils. Persistently hazy.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C. Will feel as cold as minus 7C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 24th October 2024
Last updated
Tue 22nd Oct 24 at
7:57AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 40 to 50mph with powerful down-slope gusts.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging walking conditions. Gusts will affect your balance and could possibly blow you over. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Pockets of drizzly rain west of A9
Many regions will remain dry, but pockets of drizzly rain on upslopes near Ben Lawers to Ben Alder.
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of cloud
Cloud will blanket the hills from 500m or so up for much of the day, with the cloud base highest towards the north.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little sunshine and some haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C. Feeling between -10 and -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Generally humid and windy conditions over the next few days bringing lots of low cloud and some drizzle on western coasts. More organised rain at times from Friday and into the weekend but the potential development of a low pressure near Ireland is giving some uncertainty. Temperatures likely fluctuating over the weekend with higher summits below freezing at times.