Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Friday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Snow flurries
Occasional light snow flurries, sleet or rain lower elevations. Amounts little more than nuisance value, but locally more persistent and reducing visibility for periods.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Snow flurries
Occasional light snow flurries, sleet or rain lower elevations. Amounts little more than nuisance value, but locally more persistent and reducing visibility for periods.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 13th February 2026
Last updated
Thu 12th Feb 26 at
12:55PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A change in the pattern as cold air will have extended south overnight. Nearly all mountain terrain frozen in Scotland whilst further south, particularly higher terrain progressively freezes. Patches of snow, at times persistent Wales, but otherwise total precipitation small.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Risk snow showers. Nearly all terrain frozen.
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 20 or 25mph more northern hills, but 30mph The Cheviot southwest toward the Solway.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small toward central belt, but gusty wind elsewhere will make balance difficult at times (even on some lower slopes) and give considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
A little light snow - mostly flurries. Chance heavier showers Th Cheviot.
In morning an hour or two of light snow or flurries - although some places dry. Will tend to fizzle out. Risk one or two heavier snow showers The Cheviot.
Cloud on the hills?
Progressively clearing
Post dawn, patches of cloud at various heights, but through morning more or less all clearing. The Cheviot summit may have cloud coming and going throughout the day
Chance of cloud free summits?
30% early, rising to greater than 90% by midday
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloud progressively thinning and breaking to give bright sunshine - perhaps staying rather cloudy The Cheviot. Superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-4C. Will feel as cold as minus 14C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Terrain widely frozen, though sun-exposed valleys and low slopes may thaw.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 14th February 2026
Last updated
Thu 12th Feb 26 at
12:55PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwest then west later southerly, initially 20-25mph before a prolonged lull of around 15mph. Strengthening by dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Soon small - but very difficult conditions quickly developing into the night.
How Wet?
Precipitation very unlikely
Risk of the odd snow flurry or showers near Solway afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Most hills free of cloud,. Cloud covering higher slopes will probably drift inland from Solway afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive bright sunshine before high level cloud spreads eastward afternoon. Excellent or superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-2 or -3C.
Freezing Level
Terrain widely frozen from dawn, thaws up to 300-400m with time.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Sunday 15th February 2026
Last updated
Thu 12th Feb 26 at
12:55PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 30 to sometimes 40mph. But at first, a very gusty 55mph, then a temporary slight lull.
Effect of the wind on you?
Significant wind chill and widely arduous walking on higher areas. Particularly difficult conditions at first.
How Wet?
Hail and snow showers
Persistent snow will clear from west morning, perhaps soon after dawn. Then hail and snow showers - in places precipitation frequent mainly hills toward central belt. Mostly rain below 500m.
Cloud on the hills?
Frequently or persistently covering higher summits.
Fog across the hills from dawn in precipitation. Will improve markedly morning as cloud base rises to 700m or above, albeit dropping again to around 350m near showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sunshine developing after dull start, particularly Borders. Sometimes excellent visibility, but abruptly very poor in snow.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Soon 0 or -1C. Will feel as close to minus 12C where exposed to the wind.
Freezing Level
Nearly all terrain frozen, albeit freezing level soon rising to 800 or 900m.
Planning Outlook
Widespread snow and severe upland gales Saturday night followed by very blustery showery conditions on Sunday - although a temporary thaw at least on lower slopes. Otherwise very much drier over the coming week. Bright sunshine and excellent visibility frequently on many mountain areas, although hail and snow showers in some areas with most upland areas frequently frozen.