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
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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Mild
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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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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Mild
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
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 16th January 2025
Last updated
Wed 15th Jan 25 at
4:34PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Almost all mountains cloud free but low level fog coming in off the south and west coasts and rolling up some coastal uplands and mountains. Many summits warmer than their mid-slopes. Sudden increase of wind with height; very gusty gales in the Highlands. Hazy low down in some areas; superb visibility from high ground.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gusty upland gales; nearly all summits cloud free
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southwesterly; strengthening markedly with height to 40mph, locally 50mph west of A9. A little less windy near central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult walking conditions and significant wind chill, particularly west of A9. Expect considerable buffeting in powerful gusts.
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any on higher slopes
Most mountains cloud free. There may be patches of cloud some slopes mainly west of A9 - generally below 750m with higher areas above the cloud.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive bright sunshine and superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C to perhaps 10C. Slightly cooler on the mid-slopes. Will feel as cold as -5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 17th January 2025
Last updated
Wed 15th Jan 25 at
4:34PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 40 to 50mph in the morning easing to a gusty 30mph in the afternoon. Highest speeds in the Central Highlands.
Effect of the wind on you?
Morning: Difficult walking conditions; powerful gusts may blow you over. Becoming more blustery in the afternoon but still gusty.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Risk of light drizzle from time to time around Ben Lawers and Ben Alder. Very little elsewhere.
Cloud on the hills?
Widespread
Cloud will shroud most higher ground, from mid-slopes up. Highest chances of breaks east of Glenshee. Around Lochs Tay and Rannoch cloud may reach down to the lower slopes at times.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10% west; 40% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine at times in eastern regions. Good visibility if out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C but perhaps warmer on higher mountains. Feeling between 0 and -5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 18th January 2025
Last updated
Wed 15th Jan 25 at
4:34PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Gusty south to southwesterly 25 to 35mph, probably highest in the morning west of the A9.
Effect of the wind on you?
Your balance will be affected on high ground. Beware gusts throwing you further off balance on down-slope slopes. Marked or significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Probably very little after the morning
Cloud or fog may shroud the lower slopes from near Glenshee to the Angus Glens in the morning. This will soon mostly evaporate. High ground likely to be cloud free.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine, possibly weakened by high cloud. Good visibility low down but superb visibility on high ground.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Uncertainly due to inversion height. Possibly 1C, but eastern regions may be up to 8C. Risk feeling around -10C in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Rain moving in some areas from the west on Sunday and Monday before high pressure starts building again and suppressing any rainfall to pockets of drizzle. Conditions may become gloomy low down as cloud is trapped below inversion; summits likely to remain clear with superb visibility. Freeze-thaw cycles will resume on the Scottish mountains though next week.