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.)
Monday'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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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
Monday 9th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
1:24PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Overall very little change with occasional rain, or on higher slopes in Scotland, snow. Fog persistent on nearly all mountain areas. The wind continuing fairly light. Wales will from the southwest become windy with pulses of showery rain.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Light wind; a few pockets of rain, or snow higher slopes. Persistent fog.
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southeasterly 10 to 15mph, strongest near Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly negligible
How Wet?
Precipitation, mostly light, here and there. Total rainfall small.
Occasional or rarely drizzle and rain, or above 700m snow (mostly flurries). Total precipitation very small.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, highest cloud bases western mountains south of Ullapool.
Generally, persistent fog above 500 to 750m. Higher cloud base Wester Ross and south from Torridon where most cloud above 700m and breaks to 900, perhaps clearing some higher summits at least temporarily.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% western mountains south of Wester Ross; almost nil elsewhere
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, mainly or only within 10 miles or so of the general lie of the west coast. Visibility generally excellent, but inland, very poor in any snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C
Freezing Level
800 to 1050m..
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
1:24PM
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
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 8th Feb 26 at
1:24PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly in the range 25 to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widely arduous or difficult walking and significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow - very little toward Skye
Frequent perhaps constant snow much of region, although mostly rain below 200 to 500m - as colder air extends south through day. Very little, perhaps no precipitation western mountains south from about Torridon.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive, but cloud base higher toward Skye
Most hills persistently cloud covered above 500 to 750m. Western mountains south from about Torridon will have higher cloud base, typically 800 to perhaps 1050m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Less than 10%, but 40% near Skye
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun western hills; perhaps sunny periods developing toward Skye. Very poor or appalling visibility in snow, otherwise very good or south of Torridon excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 to -4C: tending to lower from north. Will feel as cold as minus 15C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Dropping from north to between 400 and 750m.
Planning Outlook
A change from mid week as a low centre crosses Britain bringing stronger wind and initially rain. But precipitation will turn to snow Scottish Highlands on Wednesday then progressively southwards into England and Wales on Thursday - with most terrain frozen and fresh snow lying on most mountains by Friday morning. Cold 'winter' conditions will then persist through next weekend.