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.
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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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.
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
Friday 30th January 2026
Last updated
Thu 29th Jan 26 at
3:55PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gales for northern England and Scotland all day with powerful gusts over tops and downslope to the northwest. Several hours of snow in these regions as well, passing from west-to-east with time, the snow level lifting to mid-slopes; northwest Scotland mostly dry and bright. Blustery in Wales, most of the rain south/east.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales, strong gusts; often snowing, most in the afternoon
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 40 to 45mph, stronger gusts around some higher tops may approach 55mph, notably central highlands where gusts will reach downslope too.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking across most high terrain; considerable buffeting will challenge balance, mobility becoming limited during strongest gusts. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow on and off, more persistent afternoon
Showery snow flurries common across the region, totals generally small in the morning but trending more persistent widespread snow afternoon with local heavy falls on slopes nearest the east lowlands. Sleet or light rain to lowest slopes.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding most mountains, from mid-slopes up particularly southern aspects. Local breaks may form north of Loch Tay though struggling to break above 700-800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, misty many slopes. Whiteout if in fog over snow cover, most consistently in the afternoon on high terrain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3C, rising a degree with time. Wind chill feeling like -12 to -15C.
Freezing Level
400 to 600m, rising to 600m fairly widely with time.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 31st January 2026
Last updated
Thu 29th Jan 26 at
3:55PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-southeasterly 30-40mph, some variability in speeds and quite gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous-to-arduous in exposure, considerable buffeting challenging stability. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Often snowing, sleet to middle slopes
Snow/sleet affecting many hills for most of the day, particularly near Glenshee and Angus hills. The snow level rising slightly with time. On low slopes, wet underfoot with flood risk.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
A blanket of cloud shrouds the hills down to middle or lower slopes facing the east lowlands. Best chance of higher bases towards central highlands, up to 800m at times, but also filling in for periods as well.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Any sun unlikely. Visibility largely poor in precipitation and haze towards the east coast.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2 or -3C early, rising to -1 or 0C afternoon, highest temperatures south. Feeling like -10 to -13C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
400-600m, the lowest levels in the central highlands. Rising to 600-700m, highest in the south.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 1st February 2026
Last updated
Thu 29th Jan 26 at
3:55PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Gusty southeasterly 30-40mph; trending southerly and easing with time, perhaps into a lull, though confidence is low.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous-to-arduous in exposure with buffeting and significant wind chill; effects may ease with time.
How Wet?
Showery snow and rain
Snow often affecting hills near the eastern lowlands, most frequently around and east of the A9 towards Glenshee. Precipitation more patchy towards central highlands. Falling as rain below around 700m.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Cloud shrouds most hills down to middle slopes all day. Some variably higher bases, highest towards Loch Ericht though unlikely to clear above 700-800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
No sunshine expected. Visibility widely poor, whiteout conditions in fog over snow on high terrain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C. Feeling like -10 to -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
800-900m.
Planning Outlook
Unsettled this weekend: often cloudy and patchy rain for most. Variable winds cause rapid local changes in cloud amounts, rain, and impact on walking. The freezing level may lift somewhat, isolating snowfalls to higher Scottish terrain. In the coming week, periods of precipitation and wind will affect most mountains at least every few days. Scottish Munros generally below freezing point, with snow cover and drifts most substantial from the Cairngorms to central and southern Highlands, some additional falls in the week ahead (with continued flooding risk too); much less precipitation northwestward. Hills in England and Wales may see a period of freezing levels above the summits as a southerly flow brings slightly milder air to the country. An indication of colder easterlies in February, though detail is very uncertain.