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.
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.
Poor visibility
Very murky conditions, the mountains shrouded in fog, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Poor visibility
Very murky conditions, the mountains shrouded in fog, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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
Southeastern Highlands
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 Southeastern Highlands
Patchy rain, low cloud persistent on hills. Breezy.
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-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?
Rain on and off
Pulses of rain from time to time, locally perhaps more frequent for periods. Smallest amounts north toward Loch Rannoch.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Widely covering the hills, bases typically 600-800m, may vary, lowest on south-facing hills. Some higher breaks briefly toward Lochs Tay and Rannoch, but rarely clearing most or all areas.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy overall. Visibility good at times, reduced in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 to 6C, but feeling sub-zero if exposed to stronger winds on tops.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 7th October 2024
Last updated
Sat 5th Oct 24 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly, 15 to 25mph, possible local lulls for periods.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling chilly over the tops, may start to affect ease of walking on exposed high terrain.
How Wet?
Rain on and off
Periods of showery rain tending to drift northwards across the region during the day, but intermittently dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Often covering the mountains above 700-800m, at times lower in rain. Some occasional breaks possible higher up.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
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
Southeastern Highlands
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 higher summits.
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 fairly persistent
Periods of rain and drizzle, often damp many areas, steady rain most frequent over eastern hills, heavier at times.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Low cloud likely to blanket the hills throughout the day from 500-600m up, possibly lower east of the A9. Some breaks toward 800m near Lochs Tay and Rannoch, but tops unlikely to clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Generally overcast. Visibility poor over many hills, local improvements lower down near Loch Tay.
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.