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, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated
Tue 23rd Apr 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely dry but cold. Occasional snow flurries or hail on high ground. Highlands: widespread cloud layer on upper slopes at first, highest summits may be above this. Lifting and clearing away from the west coast. Elsewhere: odd patch of cloud but most summits will be cloud free all day.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Feeling cold. Extensive cloud, lifting and breaking in the east
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 20mph, least wind toward Kintail. Becoming northwesterly mid-afternoon onwards.
Effect of the wind on you?
Considerable wind chill on higher slopes especially morning. May just affect ease of walking on some exposed ridges, especially in the far north.
How Wet?
Rare showers
Chance of a brief flurry of soft hail or snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little away from west coast
Skye and near west coast: Banks of cloud, highest summits may be above this for a time in the morning. Cloud base lifting but may leave patches around west-coastal summits. Kintail, Sgurr More, Beinn Dearg, Ben Wyvis: Patchy cloud base lifting and often breaking above the tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40% west; 70% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C to 0C, rising to +1 or 3C. Wind chill feels like -5C to locally -10C in morning on some tops.
Freezing Level
700 to 900m, lowest in north in morning, plus frost in sheltered glens at first. May lift just above tops Skye to Kintail areas.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 25th April 2024
Last updated
Tue 23rd Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 15 to 20mph, at times 25mph some exposed tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small effect on walking, but continued notable wind chill on hills.
How Wet?
Showers developing
A scattering of showers forming increasingly during the day, with hail, plus snow flurries at times falling to mid-heights.
Cloud on the hills?
Occasionally on higher areas
Patches of cloud forming over some slopes in the morning, bases lifting toward the summits and many mountains will clear. Local fragments returning around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable cloud and sun, best in morning. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3C rising to 0 or +1C. Wind chill feeling like -5 to -10C, coldest in morning.
Freezing Level
600 to 800m, lowest in north in morning, frost some glens; rising toward 900m, locally 1000m+ near Kintail into afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Tue 23rd Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds, likely northeasterly but may be variable in direction. Risk of up to 15mph on Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible. Risk of marked wind chill on Skye.
How Wet?
Risk of showers
Showers developing, especially in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above most tops
Patches of cloud on higher slopes, especially 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 1100m mid-afternoon onwards. Frost many glens at dawn.
Planning Outlook
Remaining cold, especially northern England and Scotland. Initially winds remaining light but showers becoming more likely, falling as snow on high ground. Small but active low bringing wind and precipitation to England and Wales on Saturday and across UK on Sunday. Remaining showery into the early part of next week.