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
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
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
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 14th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 13th Nov 25 at
3:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cold across Scotland and northern England, below freezing on Scottish mountains all day. Snow flurries toward north/east Highlands. Significant chill factor from strengthening easterly winds, gale-force all day southern Scotland and northern England. Severe gales and incessant heavy rain Wales and Peak District.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Windy and gusty, later gales. Snow flurries, but largely dry west.
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-northeasterly, 25mph to in places 35mph, very gusty downslope toward west; strengthening from dusk 40-50mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking in exposure, buffeting gusts knocking you off balance on some slopes. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow flurries north and east
A dusting of fresh snow on some higher terrain. Showers and snow flurries most frequent over northernmost mountains, also a few bands of showers likely move in from Moray Firth toward Ben Wyvis and Great Glen, possible soft hail. Mostly rain lower slopes below 400m.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, local breaks west
Banks of cloud frequent above 500-700m in north and eastern areas, more broken cloud above 800m westwards, tops clearing periodically Kintail to Skye.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% north/eastern tops, to 60% west coast south of Torridon.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun mostly west coastal mountains toward Skye, locally sunnier. Slight haze N/E areas, visibility reduced in showers; locally often very good west.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2 or -3C. Wind chill feeling like -10 to -15C on tops.
Freezing Level
600-700m, but near to freezing on some lower slopes early morning.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 15th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 13th Nov 25 at
3:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 25 to 40mph from dawn, strongest and gusty Skye and Kintail. Easing with time, a marked lull afternoon north.
Effect of the wind on you?
Making balance challenging in places with turbulent gusts downslope at first, lessening to become small.
How Wet?
Largely dry, flurries north/east
Most western areas dry all day. Local brief snow flurries north and eastern mountains.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches north/east, little west
Patchy cloud over hills mainly in Sutherland, mostly eastern slopes above 700-800m, well broken westwards. Toward Skye, Torridon and Kintail, mountains likely substantially clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40% north, to 80% Wester Ross-Skye.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best in west coastal areas. Some patchy cloud north and east. Visibility mostly excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 or -2C, slight rise during day. Wind chill early in day feeling like -12C, improving.
Freezing Level
Around 700-800m, local variations - some lower slopes near freezing in morning. May rise a little during day.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 16th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 13th Nov 25 at
3:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Prepare for noticeable wind chill; fairly small effect on walking, but blustery on a few exposed slopes.
How Wet?
Band of rain, snow tops, moving south
Showery rain, or snow mostly above 800m, may briefly turn wetter higher up, mostly northern areas in the morning, moving southwards in a more frequent band through middle of day into afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Most frequent north, lowering at times
Patchy cloud mostly on upper slopes, becoming more extensive above 700m in precipitation in the north for periods. Areas toward Kintail starting clearer, then banks drifting onto tops at times into afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% north, to 50% south.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun mostly Skye to the Great Glen in morning, clouding over from north. Visibility excellent for periods, but reduced to very poor if in snow for a time.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or +1C. Feeling like -7C in exposure to wind.
Freezing Level
Frost many inland glens from dawn, mid-slopes above freezing; near or just below freezing all day above 900-1000m.
Planning Outlook
Colder air extends to all areas, staying below freezing over higher mountains most likely throughout the next week to 10 days. In the short-term, for Wales and south Pennines expect ongoing flooding from high rainfall on Friday, the rain eases into Saturday here. A lot of dry weather for Scotland this weekend, but some snow flurries move in from the north on Sunday. Areas of showery snow over the hills into next week coming in on often strong northerly winds, gale force into midweek. Snow most frequent toward north of the Highlands with some locally more substantial accumulations over higher terrain; some accumulating upland snow possible more widely during Tuesday as a front drifts southward.