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.)
Sunday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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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.
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
12:07PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Low pressure will dominate the weather bringing areas of strong winds, rain (or snow on higher areas) and extensive fog to the hills - whiteout in places mainly southern Highlands. Windiest in Wales where upland gales will strengthen, whilst least windy S Scotland.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Windy; rain or snow now and again, mostly cloudy. Highest areas frozen.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly, in the range 25 to 35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect arduous walking where exposed; in places sudden gusts will reach lower slopes, most likely toward the west coast. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Occasional rain or on higher tops snow
Small amounts of precipitation, particularly western mountains: Showers, or most likely on more eastern areas perhaps an hour or two of rain, or snow above 700-900m.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive; highest cloud base near Skye
Persistent fog most mountains, widely above 500 to 700m. Near the coast of Wester Ross and near Skye (west from Kintail to Knoydart), most cloud near or perhaps above 900m
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A little weak sun mostly near the west coast in far north. Visibility very varied; areas of persistent fog, but out of cloud widely excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Around 0C. Will feel as cold as minus 10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
800 to 1050m (poorly defined); some lower areas may still partly frozen.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Monday 24th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
12:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly, between 20 and 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking across the hills, and near precipitation in gusty conditions, balance may be tricky.
How Wet?
Frequent snow and hail showers
Succession of hail and above 400m snow showers Sutherland and perhaps western summits in Wester Ross. Elsewhere, occasional showers, but few on mainland south from Torridon.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensively covering higher areas; highest cloud base south from Torridon
Cloud base varying as showers come and go: typically 600m, but shafts of cloud below 400m near precipitation, especially far north. Higher cloud base mainland south from Torridon, here breaks to 900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sunshine, particularly south of Torridon. Very poor or appalling visibility in snow, but otherwise, very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C. Will feel as cold as minus 10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
700m.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
12:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly gradually backing west or southwesterly. A prolonged lull of 10-15mph, but perhaps 25mph by dusk near coast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Little or no precipitation
A few brief showers, of hail or snow above about 400m.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied; some higher tops clearing, others remaining in cloud.
Generally, cloud base 700 to 900m. Cloud will lift off some higher summits, whilst 'hanging' on some slopes and in corries all day. Cloud may begin to shroud west coastal slopes at 300-450m by dusk.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of bright sunshine. The air very clear so excellent visibility, but fog some valleys and frequently on higher slopes.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C
Freezing Level
Around 750m, rising slowly through day. Some frozen ground lower slopes after frost in valleys.
Planning Outlook
After a brief burst of cold air on Monday and Tuesday winds will turn westerly. It will be milder with a week or more frequent rain and upland gales, particularly on western mountains. In Scotland, temperatures on the Munros will sometimes be below freezing point, but fresh snow transient, whereas elsewhere, snow rare, if any.