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.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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
West Highlands
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 10th Nov 25 at
4:07PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Rain from dawn in Wales soon spreads widely into England and southern Scotland, setting in for several hours; nearly constant all day for Lakeland and Galloway hills. Widespread gales as well, severe in Wales. A drier start for Scottish Highlands, though rain will spread from the south afternoon with strengthening wind.
Headline for West Highlands
Rain sets in from the south; winds increasing, risk gales later
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly or southeasterly 15-30mph, strongest winds in the south; a possible lull in Lochaber briefly. Strengthening to 30-45mph, strongest and soonest south, risk up to 50mph into nighttime.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery, buffeting gusts affecting balance with wind chill, particularly southern coastal mountains. Will become more difficult from the south later in the day.
How Wet?
Rain slowly develops widely, heaviest south
Light patchy rain near the coast at dawn, then rain spreading in from the south, setting in from Islay to the Trossachs and slowly setting in further north. Rain may only be patchy west of Loch Linnhe until later afternoon. Heavier rain with time Arran to Loch Lomond NP.
Cloud on the hills?
Increasingly extensive, lowest south
Low cloud soon widespread south, persistent blanket fog from lower elevations upward as rain sets in. Northward across Lochaber, bases higher and well-broken early, but likely to fill in above 600-800m, higher breaks near Glen Spean.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% north early, below 10% south.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and increasingly murky especially southern areas. Some brighter skies and good visibility if dry early in day in Lochaber.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C, soon rising in the south and then further north towards 5 to 7C, always warmest south and near the coast. Further rising into night to become broadly 7C. Feeling like -5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
1300m prior to dawn, soon well above the tops.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 10th Nov 25 at
4:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
SW'ly 25-35mph mostly morning, becoming variable in speed and direction; may reorient NE'ly later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Beware quickly changing conditions: may become mostly small, but risk more blustery at least early in the day.
How Wet?
Rain may linger toward north
Very wet underfoot with streams in spate and flooding following ongoing overnight rain, which may persist into the daytime in Lochaber, but becoming patchy and drizzly in southern areas, may fade out.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Shrouding the mountains widely, banks of cloud at varied elevations, in places to some lower slopes. Into the afternoon, some breaks forming, mostly south towards the coast.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, a little weak sun mainly toward south. Misty areas, some improving visibility may develop.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 5C, coolest near Great Glen; tending to drop slightly from the north. Feeling like -5C if in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but tending to lower onto highest tops in Lochaber just as dusk arrives.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 13th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 10th Nov 25 at
4:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Detail uncertain: northeasterly 35-45mph at dawn with stronger gusts possible; may ease later towards 30-35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking arduous most of the day, may improve later - expect considerable buffeting and wind chill.
How Wet?
Pockets of rain/snow, mostly south
Detail uncertain: raining widely southernmost areas, more showery Mull and northward - snow on higher ground. Tending to ease, particularly Lochaber; showery rain may linger south.
Cloud on the hills?
Breaks possible near coast, though high tops shrouded
High tops shrouded most of the day. High ground south of Mull likely shrouded well into the day as well though may begin to break; best of breaks to higher terrain on Mull and western slopes of Lochaber.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, some brighter breaks may form near the coast later. Very poor visibility in rain/snow, though improving.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or +1C, starting warmest in the south, possibly up to 2C. Lowering to -1C. Feeling like -13C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
900-1000m at dawn, lowering slightly through the day.
Planning Outlook
Periods of heavy rain for many over several day; further flooding for Wales, the Lakes and southwest Scotland. Cooler than recently in Scotland with freezing levels lowering to most high terrain, snow showers falling on high terrain from the north; remaining generally mild England and Wales by day and night. Later in the week and into the weekend, high pressure draws colder air into Scotland and progressively further south into England and Wales over the weekend. Strong easterlies are likely over England and Wales and conditions will be largely dry with some clear hills and sunny bursts; overnight frosts likely widespread in Scotland. The weather regime the following week is uncertain but first indications suggest more unsettled weather.