Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Sunshine and showers
A mixed weather day, with rain on and off, briefly heavy, but mixed with periods of sunshine.
Chilly
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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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.
Sunshine and showers
A mixed weather day, with rain on and off, briefly heavy, but mixed with periods of sunshine.
Chilly
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 18th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Brisk northwesterly winds, strongest in the morning for most places, giving considerable chill factor across higher terrain. Plenty of dry and bright weather with well broken cloud often above many summits. Isolated showers in Scotland and Wales fading. A few showers continuing for south Pennines into afternoon.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Chilly winds. Showers soon clear, cloud breaks and sun.
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 25 to 35mph, strongest in the morning and especially eastern hills, over 40mph for a time Cheviots.
Effect of the wind on you?
Considerable wind chill and blustery on exposed higher terrain, lessening a little during the day.
How Wet?
Early showers fading
Scattered showers passing southwards in the morning, snow flurries on highest tops. Fading out to be largely dry by mid to late morning.
Cloud on the hills?
Clearing above tops
Occasional patches on higher slopes in morning likely to clear.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1 to 4C, highest Galloway afternoon. Wind chill feeling like -5 to -8C.
Freezing Level
Close to freezing higher tops especially in the morning.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 20th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 18th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 15mph, at times 20mph on Cheviots.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Precipitation not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Any fragments soon dispersing, most cloud above the hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun and cloud. Some high cloud may build. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C rising to 6C. Feeling sub-zero early in day if exposed to breeze, and still near-freezing afternoon.
Freezing Level
Slight frost in sheltered valleys and near freezing some higher eastern hills at first. Lifting well above freezing to all tops.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated
Thu 18th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable and mostly low speeds, 10-15mph or less. Risk northeasterly 20-25mph Cheviots.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but feeling chilly if exposed on higher eastern tops.
How Wet?
Little precipitation
Risk local pockets of drizzle mainly toward the east. Chance of an isolated brief shower forming elsewhere.
Cloud on the hills?
May cover some eastern tops
Banks of cloud possible around some higher slopes, mainly eastern hills. Otherwise much cloud above the hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun likely best in west, broken cloud. Cloudier toward east. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
3 to 7C, coldest eastern hills. If exposed to stronger wind, feeling as cold as -5C on The Cheviot summit.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
High pressure builds into the weekend bringing mostly dry conditions, lighter winds and mountain temperatures generally above freezing. On Saturday, low cloud and patchy drizzle northwest Scotland. A chilly north to northeasterly breeze for England and Wales, particularly Sunday. Into next week, high pressure stays nearby, initially centred toward the northwest, bringing sunny spells and scattered light showers. Lower temperatures by midweek, near or below freezing over higher terrain, coldest toward the east. Looking more widely showery by late week, again with upland snow, plus hail.