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Southeastern Highlands Forecast

Southeastern Highlands

The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.

Today's Forecast

Light wind, negligible impact
Dry, Inversion
Hazy, some fog banks
Cool to mild

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Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Last updated Mon 13th Oct 25 at 3:40PM

Summary for all mountain areas

Inversion conditions still probable over Scottish Highland summits; exposed rock in fog below the inversion may be slippery, notably early. High Lakeland and Snowdonia summits near or above cloud as well. A mix of cloud and sun elsewhere as morning fog lifts, some haze below cloud later. Feeling mild to warm.

Headline for Southeastern Highlands

High tops above an inversion, most cloud east and south

How windy? (On the Munros)

West to northwesterly or variable, 10mph or less, rare gusts 15mph, greatest risk early.

Effect of the wind on you?

Small

How Wet?

No rain expected

Fine mist the low fog layers may make exposed rock notably slippery, particularly around dawn.

Cloud on the hills?

Cloud banks mostly towards south and east, tops above inversion

Cloud banks around some mid to upper slopes, most likely toward east and southern lowlands. Also fog around some glens and lochs at first. Bases tend to rise but higher Munros likely above a cloud layer. Some areas largely clear all day, best chance central highlands.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

80% (above top of a cloud layer)

Sunshine and air clarity?

A good amount of sunshine, particularly on higher tops in very clear air above an inversion. Some misty areas lower down early in day, hazy towards the southern lowlands.

How Cold? (at 900m)

7 to 9C, warmest west of A9; possibly reaching 10C around Callander/Loch Tay. High tops above the inversion in the area will likely rise a degree or two.

Freezing Level

Above the summits. Possible slight frost in glens at dawn.

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Last updated Mon 13th Oct 25 at 3:40PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Generally northerly though variable 10mph or less. Locally gusty at all elevations.

Effect of the wind on you?

Negligible

How Wet?

No rain expected

Exposed rock surfaces in the fog at dawn may be slick, mostly middle and lower elevations.

Cloud on the hills?

Well-broken cloud lifts to high terrain

Well-broken cloud at various heights in the morning, including in the glens, high tops above the cloud layer. Bases will rise to higher terrain, remaining broken for regularly or frequently exposed tops.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

60%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Patchy sunshine becomes more frequent on lower slopes as cloud base lifts. Very clear air over the tops, some haze lower down.

How Cold? (at 900m)

6 to 8C, warmer on summits above cloud layer. Warmest around Callander. Cool in the glens at dawn.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 16th October 2025
Last updated Mon 13th Oct 25 at 3:40PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Variable 10mph or less. Some gusts over high terrain, notably east of A9.

Effect of the wind on you?

Small

How Wet?

No rain expected

Cloud on the hills?

Well-broken cloud lifts to high terrain

Banks of cloud at various heights including fog in the glens and corries; some tops will be exposed. Bases will lift to higher terrain, likely well-broken. Some chance of broader banks in the east later in the day.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

50%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Regular bursts of sunshine, most frequent low slopes and central highlands. Very good visibility, though hazy towards Callander/Ochils.

How Cold? (at 900m)

5 or 6C

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Planning Outlook

High pressure lingers over the country through the later days of this week: in the mornings, varied low cloud and valley fog is likely with highest tops still possibly above the cloud layer. As the weekend approaches, the inversion starts to weaken as pressure begins to fall gradually; cloud will begin to lift to higher slopes, starting to shroud mountain peaks more often. Local cloud breaks, best of breaks in west Wales, though a haze will linger on low slopes while high pressure remains in charge. Light winds overall, an easterly breeze likely for Wales. Next weekend looks to be transitional as low pressure becomes favored. Winds rising with increasing cloud and a risk of rain.