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.
Monday's Forecast
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
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Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 5th October 2026
Last updated
Sun 4th Oct 26 at
3:52PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Humid air ahead of a cold front moving slowly south across Scotland will bring fog and drizzle to most mountain areas, although some improvement from the north across the Scottish Highlands. Upland gales will be widespread - least windy southwards along the Pennines and also Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Severe gale or storm force upland wind. Rain mainly west of A9. Fog.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly in the range 45 to 60mph. Sudden gusts some lower slopes. Generally a slow easing through the day, particularly areas south of Loch Tay.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widely difficult walking where exposed: balance challenging in gusts (some gusts reaching lower slopes). Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Occasional rain, mainly near and W of A9
Frequent or persistent rain west of A9 and on summits in Cairngorms NP accessible north from Glen Garry. Little if any rain Ochils and near and east of Glenshee. Tending to clear to very occasional rain from north afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Persistent fog higher areas.
Persistent fog above 400 to 650m most of region, although cloud base a little higher Angus and Ochils. Will improve marginally north of Perth through the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensively cloudy and hazy or dull.
How Cold? (at 900m)
9 dropping to 7C morning. Feeling like minus 7C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 6th October 2026
Last updated
Sun 4th Oct 26 at
3:52PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West or northwesterly between 15 and possibly 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Risk snow and hail showers
One or two hail and snow showers afternoon, probably brief. Risk rain more widespread post dawn near central belt - will clear.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clearing
Areas of low cloud (perhaps widely near central belt) after dawn will largely clear. By midday, only patches above 1050 to 1300m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80% by afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of sunshine developing. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Last updated
Sun 4th Oct 26 at
3:52PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West veering northwesterly in the range 20 to perhaps 30mph - particularly gusty near precipitation.
Effect of the wind on you?
Often fairly small, but ease of walking and balance sometimes difficult near showers. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Hail and snow; extending east
Sudden hail and snow showers, sometimes frequent, will extend eastwards. Probably little precipitation toward and east of Glenshee Covering or dusting of snow above around 850m.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive on higher areas
Cloud base sometimes above 1050 to 1200m morning, but as showers come in, patches of cloud to around 600m, temporary lower west of A9, and 800m elsewhere.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of sun, most widely toward and east of Glenshee and Ochils in morning. Visibility sometimes very poor, but otherwise good, although a haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C; will feel as cold as minus 7C directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Around 1100m
Planning Outlook
A brief colder period with the wind easing on Wednesday and Thursday - some snow will lie on higher Scottish summits. Winds then return to the southwest, bringing bands of rain, low cloud and strong upland winds across Britain. Most frequent severe weather will be on the W and NW Highlands, where there will be considerable rain and frequent upland gales.