The Northwest Highlands
Areas north from Knoydart in the west, and the Great Glen towards the east (NB. Does not include Mull and areas west of Loch Linnhe, these are found in the West Highlands forecast.)
Today'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.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
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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.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds but cool or cold feeling across the UK. Any morning cloud will break and lift above summits, but may temporarily re-form during any afternoon showers. Showers on high ground will fall as snow flurries or hail in many regions. Patchwork of sunshine.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Afternoon showers, falling as snow or hail on high ground
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds, most often northeasterly but may variable direction at times. Risk of up to 20mph on Skye and mountains near west coast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible. Risk of marked wind chill on Skye and near west coast.
How Wet?
Showers, most frequent afternoon
Occasional showers, getting more frequent for a time in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground. Small risk of lightning away from west coast.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above most tops
Patches of cloud on higher slopes, especially in the morning as well as during and after showers. Base rising towards or above highest tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine near west coast in morning will become more patchy in the afternoon. Overcast inland. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C in morning rising to around 2 to 3C late afternoon. Feeling -5C or below on Skye.
Freezing Level
700m in morning rising to 900 to 1000m mid-afternoon onwards, highest in Kintail. Frost many glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds with variable direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Afternoon showers becoming widespread
Mostly dry morning with the odd shower possible. Showers building and becoming widespread in the afternoon, falling as sleet or snow on high ground. Small risk of lightning.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud breaking. Patchy in afternoon.
Some summits shrouded in the morning, especially well inland. Mostly breaking up by late morning. Patchy cloud re-forming in the afternoon, especially during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine though high-level cloud in the morning. Becoming brighter but more patchy in afternoon as shower clouds form. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C in the morning. Rising to 2C by the afternoon.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m in the morning, rising to 1100m by evening. Lowest in Sutherland.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Details uncertain. Likely light winds with variable direction. Risk easterly 20mph, especially Sutherland.
Effect of the wind on you?
Likely negligible.
How Wet?
Occasional light snow/hail flurries
Largely dry but light snow or hail flurries, especially near the west coast. Total precipitation small.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud, breaking and lifting
Areas of widespread cloud shrouding higher slopes and summits in morning. Will lift and break through the day, clearing most summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine developing. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C in morning but soon rising to 1 to 3C. Warmest in Kintail, coldest Sutherland.
Freezing Level
700 to 900m, lowest in Sutherland. Will rise above summits through the day, especially inland regions.
Planning Outlook
Cool and intermittently showery weather with mostly light winds over the weekend and the early part of next week. Small chance of a small region of low pressure bringing heavy rain on Sunday, but it is increasingly likely this will be over the North Sea. Indications of drier and slightly warmer weather from mid-week onwards.