MWIS WEATHER SKILLS COURSES
Have you ever wondered how the weather works? Why is the weather different in the mountains? Are you looking to enhance your weather knowledge to complete a Mountain Leader award? If you answered yes to any of these, then come and join us learning all about mountain weather with our expert meteorologists!
Next available events:
MWIS Wild Weekend in the Lakes, Ambleside
Indoor/outdoor weather skills weekend
£125 per person
(Accommodation/catering not included)
Mountaineering Scotland member courses
Classroom weather skills - one day courses
General weather (Sat) and Winter weather (Sun)
Friday (evening) 6th to Sunday 8th February 2026
MWIS Winter Wild Weekend in the Highlands
Indoor/outdoor specialist winter weather skills
February 2026
Fort William Mountain Festival
Winter Weather Day Out
Summary
Our events teach weather skills aimed at all levels of knowledge, all designed to help you become more confident in your adventure planning.
A mix of powerpoint teaching tutorials, group discussion, the chance to pose your difficult weather questions to our experts, plus you have a go at making a mountain forecast from synoptic charts!
Our weekend events are split 50/50 indoor and outdoor, with extra learning out on the hills and taking weather observations.
Effect of the events on you?
To broaden your knowledge of weather in the mountains; to equip you with skills for reading synoptic charts; understanding how forecasts are made; how to plan better and stay safe in the mountains.
Learning level?
From the basics of weather, to the subtle complexities of forecasting, right up to a glimpse of the most technical aspects of an operational meteorologist.
Chance of having a great time?
Almost certain!
