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
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 and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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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 and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 8th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
8:07AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Little change with rain or on higher areas in Scotland snow on and off - showery in character Wales; and the mountains extensively foggy. Fairly light wind - except in northern Scotland at first.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Rain or snow on and off, mainly morning extensive fog. Light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Soon southeasterly typically 20mph, although sometimes 15mph or lower near Skye. At first 40mph, before the stronger speeds move away north through morning.
Effect of the wind on you?
Soon small or in Sutherland and Ben Wyvis by late morning.
How Wet?
Little or no precipitation
Rain, or above 600 to 900m snow widely from dawn will slowly become patchy through morning - by afternoon amounting to very little.
Cloud on the hills?
Most mountains persistently covered. May clear some western hills.
Persistent fog most of region, but by afternoon perhaps breaks to 600m and here and there higher slopes briefly clearing or between cloud layers. On mainland westernmost areas, cloud may sometimes or fleetingly clear, revealing higher slopes or summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%, but 50% west coast
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sunshine here and there - possibly bright sun for an hour or two near Skye. Widely misty or murky, possibly very good visibility westernmost hills.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C
Freezing Level
900 to 1050m. although terrain down to lower slopes (except close to west coast) mostly frozen.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Monday 9th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
8:07AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-easterly 20mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Very little, if any.
A few occasional spots of rain, or above 700 to 900m snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive higher terrain, perhaps clearer west coast.
Extensive across higher terrain, 700-900m, lowest bases east of Ben Hope where down to 500m. Probably more broken toward west coast with best breaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% in the east, 60% in the west.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, but breaks in the cloud with intermittent sun toward west coast. Best visibility west coast, marked haze further inland, very poor in any snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to 1C
Freezing Level
800 to 1050m. although terrain down to lower slopes (except close to west coast) mostly frozen.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
8:07AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly between 30 and 40mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly arduous with height: here and there sudden gusts reaching lower slopes northwest of major summits. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain and snow on and off
Rain, drizzle or above about 600m snow, although toward the coast, the precipitation infrequent and amounting to little.
Cloud on the hills?
Most mountains persistently foggy: base rising and breaking toward coast
Persistent fog, north from Ben Wyvis above 300 to 450m, although a little higher near west coast. Elsewhere, cloud base typically 600 to 900m, but toward the coast may break up at times.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely dull and murky north from Ben Wyvis. Elsewhere, mostly cloudy but often very good or excellent visibility, particularly near the coast.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or -1C Will feel near -12C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Between 800 to 1050m
Planning Outlook
Little change over the next few days with continued foggy conditions over most mountains, and rain, or on higher mainly Scottish areas snow. Intermittently southeasterly winds approaching gale force. Later in the week, progressively colder from the north with fresh snow on many mountains.