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.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
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.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
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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.
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.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 10th Feb 26 at
4:19PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Windy for many, gale force gusts in Scotland, most powerful west. Snowing south and east Highlands (whiteout on high terrain), only patchy west; rain to lower slopes at first. Extensive cloud from southern Scotland through England and Wales and often raining, heaviest south and west slopes. Lighter wind southern Pennines.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Windy, gale force gusts; near-constant snow
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 35-40mph sustained speeds, some stronger gusts over high tops, may reach up to 45mph on highest tops west of A9.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking widely strenuous, arduous on high terrain where buffeting gusts may require bracing to maintain balance. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Frequent snow, nearly constant east slopes
Frequent or constant snow much of region, heavy falls at times on slopes near the east lowlands and Angus. Mostly rain below 400 to 500m (though the snowfall level will lower with time).
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of fog across the mountains
Most hills persistently cloud covered above 400 to 600m - or lower Angus. Some breaks to 700m possible around Loch Ericht.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, dull or murky. Very poor or appalling visibility in snow, whiteout conditions on high terrain over snow cover.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2 or -3C; may lower a degree late in the day, then lower further after dark. Will feel as cold as -15C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
500-600m from dawn, lowering to 400-500m fairly widely by dark, lowering further overnight.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 12th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 10th Feb 26 at
4:19PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East northeasterly 35-45mph from dawn, a gradual easing trend from north, to 30-35mph; always windiest south.
Effect of the wind on you?
Conditions arduous, likely challenging in exposure with severe wind chill early. Improving slightly but always very blustery.
How Wet?
Early snow mostly clears
Morning snow affecting many mountains, slipping south and breaking with time for many dry mountains, though occasional snow spots affect slopes near east lowlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting and breaking from north with time
Cloud cloaks most high terrain from dawn, bases to middle slopes in the north and east. A breaking trend from the north with time, likely lifting to mostly the high tops, clearing some summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%, rising to 50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some bright outbreaks from the north later but often cloudy. Very poor visibility in early snow (whiteout over lying snow) but turning excellent where clearing.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-4 or -5C. Feeling like -20C or colder in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Frost to glen level fairly widespread from dawn, locally up to 300-400m near Callander but lowering with time.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 13th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 10th Feb 26 at
4:19PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
North-northeasterly 15-30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small in places, but often blustery with strenuous walking in high exposure with significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Mostly dry
A few snow showers from the north affecting the mountains around Glenshee/Lochnagar, though most mountains stay dry all day.
Cloud on the hills?
Little expected
Patchy cloud affecting the high terrain of hills from Glenshee towards Loch Ericht, at times breaking off the summits. To the south, the hills largely cloud free.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny. Excellent-to-superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-6 or -7C, rising a degree or two in sun. Feeling as cold as -20C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Terrain widely frozen, though sun-exposed glens and low slopes may thaw.
Planning Outlook
Becoming colder for all areas during the transition into the weekend, with much mountain terrain frozen again to increasingly lower elevations - soonest toward the north and east of Scotland. A widespread frost is likely early on Saturday. Northeasterly wind will be dominant - the distribution of snow showers shifting with time from eastern hills to more north-facing mountains, particularly Scotland. Away from showers later in the week, brighter than recently with sunshine and clearer hills, most likely later Friday and Saturday. Unsettled weather returns on Sunday, with a more active week likely to follow, dominated by west-to-northwesterly winds - most precipitation in the west with some freeze-thaw cycles in central and southern areas.