West Highlands
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area includes Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, from Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Also Arran and Mull.
Wednesday'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.
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
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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.
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Extensive heavy rain advances north over the Highlands; the far northwest driest for longest. Rain for England and Wales tends to ease but leaves drizzle; expect flooding. Blanket low cloud most mountains, better NW Scotland. Wind varied in Scotland, stronger southerlies England & Wales. Generally mild.
Headline for West Highlands
Rain, often heavy south, low cloud. Increasingly gusty.
How windy? (On the Munros)
East or southeasterly 15 to 25mph, least wind in Lochaber early morning, but becoming gustier, in places over 30mph coastal areas and around Ben Nevis with time. Locally 35-40mph near Arran later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but some gustier slopes may start to affect balance at times.
How Wet?
Rain most of the day, heaviest south
Persistent rain soon extending north across the region from dawn - north Lochaber may be drier for an hour or so. Prolonged heavier rain particularly Loch Lomond NP. Gradually starting to fade from south late afternoon, but only by dusk most areas, leaving drizzle. Very wet underfoot, streams increasingly in spate again.
Cloud on the hills?
Soon widespread and low
Low cloud will blanket the hills in fog, down to the very lowest slopes across southern ranges and up the west coast. Some higher bases and local breaks at first near/north & west of Ben Nevis group.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. Visibility soon widely poor due to rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 to 8C. In the stronger winds, feeling near or later below freezing.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 6th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 25 to 35mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery, perhaps at times arduous over higher terrain. Marked chill where exposed to the wind.
How Wet?
Rain and drizzle
Patches of drizzle on and off through the day, perhaps some frequent or steadier rain may remain more prolonged especially in western areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Within a humid atmosphere, cloud banks will cover hills widely, but to varying levels. Scope for inland Lochaber hills to see breaks, perhaps between cloud layers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly overcast. Visibility rather hazy, and poor in drizzle.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C. Feeling close to freezing directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Friday 7th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 20-30mph. Highest speeds on coastal slopes, may be slightly higher Arran to Islay.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking becoming impeded on high ground, though at times fairly small.
How Wet?
Rain on-and-off near coast
Bursts of rain drifting onto coastal slopes, extended dry periods between bursts. Inland mountains likely substantially dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Variable, at times extensive
Fairly extensive from dawn with fog locally into the glens. Fog may be mostly below high terrain north of Glencoe at first. Bases will rise somewhat with some breaks forming, though variably filling in too around rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some glimpses of sun north in the morning, turning overcast. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 or 7C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
South to southwesterly winds and weather fronts pushing in from the Atlantic this week will continue to bring mild and frequently wet conditions - rain most common on western mountains with extensive low cloud, lowest on south-facing coastal hills. Meanwhile, north and northeast Scotland will generally see very little rain and higher cloud breaks. Some windows of drier weather more widely, an indication of improvement over the coming weekend, but timing of the driest weather and least wind is somewhat uncertain at this stage. Toward mid-November favours higher pressure becoming established with time, possible E-SE'ly winds developing, offering better weather in the west.