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
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
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
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloudy most mountains areas, the cloud extensively shrouding higher slopes particularly eastern mountains morning. Fairly sunny S & W Wales. Local spots of light rain. Light wind northern Scotland, easterly winds elsewhere, stronger over England & Wales.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Sunshine west many mountains free of cloud; light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly or variable, 10mph or less most places, more often 10-15mph Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little west, some low cloud east
Varied cloud base, as low as 200m or by afternoon 350m some northern and easternmost slopes. Otherwise mostly 600 to 1050m, highest on western hills, where toward the coast, cloud clearing completely.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine fairly widely, but some eastern hills cloudier. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 or 5C, little change with added height; some lower terrain starts colder.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but pockets of frost both higher and lower slopes at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable, mainly southeasterly around Skye, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Most mountains clear; some cloud east
Very little cloud most western mountains. Areas of low-level fog in glens. Patchy cloud around some slopes mainly inland and more likely easternmost hills; highest summits may be just above the patches.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunniest west, some patchy cloud toward east. Visibility very good, some fog lower down.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost in morning in some glens and upland hollows.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 5th November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10 to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Rain not expected most places
Small chance of odd spots near to North Sea coastal hills.
Cloud on the hills?
Largely clear west
Most western mountains often free of cloud. Patchy cloud around some slopes mainly more eastern areas.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best around western coasts. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C, up to 4C more western tops.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost at dawn in sheltered spots higher and lower slopes.
Planning Outlook
High pressure persists toward the north this week, maintaining quiet weather conditions. Easterly winds prevail, strongest during midweek over England & Wales, tending to lessen toward the weekend; wind often lighter and variable toward northern Scotland. Largely dry, local light showers or drizzle mostly in the east. Variable amounts of cloud covering hills, some higher Scottish tops emerging above an inversion at times. Sunnier and clearer near to western coasts. Generally just above freezing over the mountains, but local pockets of frost in shelter and in glens; toward the weekend, high Scottish tops dip just below freezing.