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.
Wednesday's Forecast
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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.
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Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Last updated
Tue 13th Oct 26 at
4:26PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gales in north England and Scotland, strengthening for severe conditions, storm-force over Munros. Cloud and patchy rain, mostly west, increasing through afternoon, steady heavy rain northwest highlands later. Near-gales for south Pennines and Wales, mixed cloud and sun, some patchy rain forming.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Storm-force wind, cloud and patchy rain increase
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly, in range 50 to 65mph to start, notable increase with height and strengthening, sustained speeds 60-70mph afternoon, gusts approaching 90mph on tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Buffeting even on lower hills, increasingly severe conditions on high terrain, any mobility becomes difficult and strongest gusts blowing you around without bracing.
How Wet?
Rain most frequent west, wetter later
Spots of rain in the wind, some steadier rain more often for western central highlands and also drizzly on tops at times. Patchy rain increasingly develops through afternoon, frequent west of A9 and setting in persistently evening into night, heavy falls forming.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Banks of cloud covering many slopes above 700-800m, most persistent on south-facing hills, some breaks emerging higher up on areas north of major summits and groups. Will fill in more extensively evening/night.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Few glimpses of weak sun, mostly north of major hill groups. Visibility fairly good where below cloud and dry, but often poor on high terrain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C rising to 8C, only slight drop if any into night, only later beginning to cool again. Feeling like -7 to -10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 15th October 2026
Last updated
Tue 13th Oct 26 at
4:26PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly starting in range of 35-50mph, trending towards 30-35mph and may lower further with time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking to start with considerable wind chill, effects gradually easing though walking impeded until late.
How Wet?
A little patchy rain at times
Rain from overnight soon breaks into patches around dawn, and likely clears away soon, though timing uncertain, with some risk a few patches returning. May then be substantially dry, a few showers drifting from west later.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied, a general improving tendency
Blanket cloud to middle slopes at least from before dawn, then as rain breaks, cloud base lifts, increasingly breaking above 700-800m but may lower if patchy rain returns. A window of summit breaks may occur, best east, but then cloud returns west around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sun, though likely weakened by high cloud. Generally good visibility, though may deteriorate should cloud and rain linger.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C to start, cooling towards 4C. Feeling like -2 to -5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 16th October 2026
Last updated
Tue 13th Oct 26 at
4:26PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 20-25mph, becoming gusty later, up to 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small in places, blustery moments in exposure, buffeting gusts forming.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Small chance of a few odd drizzly showers affecting hills towards central highlands, but more likely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Little expected
A few banks of cloud will drift over the high summits, mostly where showers occur, but the hills otherwise largely free of cloud.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often sunny. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C.
Freezing Level
Just above highest summits.
Planning Outlook
Frontal rain into south Scotland and north England on Thursday, though details of how the front will move are currently uncertain. Starting on the milder side south of the front, fresher air arrives behind the rain Thursday into Friday, sun breaking out with a few showers - Scottish high summits drop back close to freezing with some snow falling on higher tops. Higher pressure builds on Friday, easing remaining showers with plenty of sun breaking out though a gusty northerly wind will persist for a time. A window of settled weather over the weekend and scope for local inversion conditions. Clear night skies allow for chilly mornings, ground frosts likely, and may remain breezy south Pennines and Wales. Pressure remains high into the next week though a few brief unsettled moments come and go.