Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Saturday's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Winter sunshine
Bright sunshine most of the day with the mountains generally free of cloud. Snow cover on higher terrain.
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.
Terrain widely frozen
All ground frozen from lower elevations upward, with hard frost or snow cover. Beware of icy surfaces on lower and higher terrain. Appropriate footwear needed, crampons may be necessary.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Winter sunshine
Bright sunshine most of the day with the mountains generally free of cloud. Snow cover on higher terrain.
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.
Terrain widely frozen
All ground frozen from lower elevations upward, with hard frost or snow cover. Beware of icy surfaces on lower and higher terrain. Appropriate footwear needed, crampons may be necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 14th February 2026
Last updated
Fri 13th Feb 26 at
4:48PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A transient ridge of high pressure will bring a cold but mostly sunny day although a few snow flurries on some western hills. Nearly all terrain frozen. Toward dusk, initially near the west coast the wind will increase quickly - ahead of severe upland gales and snow overnight.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Terrain frozen. Light wind; extensive sun.
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 15 or 20mph at dawn. Will drop through morning to or below 10mph in a prolonged lull. Southerly wind strengthening again toward dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small or negligible but very difficult conditions quickly developing after dark.
How Wet?
Precipitation very unlikely
Risk of the odd snow flurry or shower near Solway later afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Most hills free of cloud,. Cloud above 600 or 700m will increasingly drift inland from Solway into the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%, toward evening 50% Galloway
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 largely frozen from valleys up. Through day freezing level becoming 400 to 600m, highest sunlit slopes and toward Solway coast.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Sunday 15th February 2026
Last updated
Fri 13th Feb 26 at
4:48PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 30 mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Significant wind chill and widely arduous walking on higher areas.
How Wet?
Occasional hail and snow showers
Persistent snow will clear from toward dawn. Through day frequently dry but a few hail and snow showers, mainly 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, most sun 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 800 or 900m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Monday 16th February 2026
Last updated
Fri 13th Feb 26 at
4:48PM
How windy? (On the summits)
West veering northerly 25-30mph - although possibly as high as 40mph for a few hours.
Effect of the wind on you?
Likely to impede ease of walking and may strengthen abruptly to make walking difficult and wind chill significant.
How Wet?
Snow showers; sometimes frequent
Snow and hail showers, generally well scattered, though small threat of the precipitation frequent over an hour or two - highest risk Galloway. Mostly rain below 500m.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive; highest cloud base toward central belt and central highlands
Cloud base varying, perhaps quickly, between 350m near precipitation and otherwise 600 to 800m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of sunshine. Very varied visibility; very poor or appalling in snow, but otherwise excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1 to 1C. Will feel around minus 12C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
650m to 800m. Some valleys frozen or partly frozen after a frost
Planning Outlook
Persistent cold most mountain areas, particularly across Scotland next week. Further snow from time to time. England and particularly Wales will have intermittently higher freezing levels resulting in freeze-thaw cycles.