Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Friday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow
Snowfall continuous or frequent over the mountains, beware of conditions becoming challenging on higher terrain. At lower elevations falling as rain.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
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.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow
Snowfall continuous or frequent over the mountains, beware of conditions becoming challenging on higher terrain. At lower elevations falling as rain.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
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.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 6th February 2026
Last updated
Thu 5th Feb 26 at
12:25PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely very poor conditions on the hills: upland gales, and persistent fog and rain, or on higher areas (widely Scottish Highlands) snow. But western Scotland, mainly westernmost slopes, often dry with higher cloud base (sometimes clearing). Wales: some improvement from south during day.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Upland gales; snow (whiteout). Persistent fog.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 40 to locally 55mph, powerful gusts around higher mountains and particularly downslope (west) of major ridges and summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult mobility, particularly on high terrain, buffeting gusts knocking you off balance or over even on some lower slopes. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow most or all day. Whiteout.
Snow, frequent or persistent together with blowing of fallen snow, giving whiteout.
Cloud on the hills?
Persistent blanket of fog
Persistent cloud base around 350m most of region. Toward Ben Alder, cloud base as high as 700m locally.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Dull and hazy at best - appalling visibility in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3 or -4C. Will feel as cold as -15 to -20C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
400m, tending to rise marginally through daylight.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 7th February 2026
Last updated
Thu 5th Feb 26 at
12:25PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 25 to 35mph at first, tending to lower to 15 to 25mph and veer into south-east.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking fairly arduous at first with significant wind chill and buffeting, but tending to ease down from the south.
How Wet?
Patchy snow, may fizzle out later.
Snow, rain below 500m, may be fairly persistent for a few hours, before fizzling out later in the day, leaving isolated spots, or above 800m flurries.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest bases in east.
Persistent fog above 200 to 450m, although west of A9, most cloud above 450 to perhaps 600m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Dull and misty and murky, with very poor visibility in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Around -1C.
Freezing Level
Poorly defined: 500 to 900m: generally only slow temperature drop with height.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 8th February 2026
Last updated
Thu 5th Feb 26 at
12:25PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Between southeast and south typically 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Little or no precipitation
Rain, or above 600 to 900m snow here and there, mostly amounting to very little, although possibly widespread precipitation after dawn.
Cloud on the hills?
All or nearly all mountains persistently covered.
Persistent fog most or all region from lower slopes up.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely dull, misty or murky.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C
Freezing Level
800 to 1050m. although nearly all terrain frozen.
Planning Outlook
Overall little change in conditions over the coming week: the mountains extensively foggy, precipitation from time to time (although lower total rainfall in eastern Scotland and Wales than recently) and often strong southeast or easterly wind. However, a slight rise in temperature will result in thawing of lying snow from southern Scotland southwards and some thawing up to around 900, sometimes 1050m Scottish Highlands - although the chance of the return of low freezing level toward the middle of next week.