Brecon Beacons
Includes all higher summits in the southern half of Wales: the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park, southern Cambrian Mountains and highest Preseli hills.
Today's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
7:29AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds but cool or cold feeling across the UK. Any morning cloud will break and lift above summits, but may temporarily re-form during any afternoon showers. Showers on high ground will fall as snow flurries or hail in many regions. Patchwork of sunshine.
Headline for Brecon Beacons
Light rain mainly morning
How windy? (On the summits)
Light winds, 5 to perhaps 15mph. Variable direction but tending to be easterly or southeasterly. 20mph in the evening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible or small.
How Wet?
Light rain gradually fizzling out
Light rain or above 600m snow, on and of, particularly Cambrian Mountains and Preseli until mid or late morning. Slowly the precipitation will fizzle out, leaving a scattering of showers (hail higher tops) afternoon and evening..
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above most tops
Any morning hill fog will lift and clear summits. Patches of cloud re-forming on higher slopes, especially during and after showers. Bases rising in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine in morning become patchy as clouds form in the afternoon. Good visibility; hazy near south coast.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C rising towards 5C. Feeling as cold as -5C in the wind at times.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
7:29AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking just beginning to be impacted and may feel uncomfortable for some. Marked wind chill in the morning.
How Wet?
Risk of light showers.
Mostly dry through the day. Risk of light showers in the afternoon. Risk of more organised rain in the morning and then again overnight.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud clearing
Many summit shrouded at first, slowly lifting and breaking through the day. Some patches may reform during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine at times, but may often feel overcast. Good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Around freezing in the morning, when it may as cold as -10C in the wind. Rising to 5C in the afternoon.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m in the morning but soon above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
7:29AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Most likely light with variable direction. Risk 10 to 25mph with direction changing from northeasterly to northwesterly through day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Likely mostly small, comfort of walking may be affected at times.
How Wet?
Risk of occasional showers
Light showers possible on and off through the day, but more frequent in the afternoon. Small risk of persistent heavy rain.
Cloud on the hills?
Higher ground soon cloud free
Any fragments of cloud in the morning on higher slopes and summits soon disappearing. Risk of widespread low cloud forming if rain moves in.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Soon widespread sunshine through thin, high cloud. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C in morning. Rising to 5 to 7C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Cool and intermittently showery weather with mostly light winds over the weekend and the early part of next week. Small chance of a small region of low pressure bringing heavy rain on Sunday, but it is increasingly likely this will be over the North Sea. Indications of drier and slightly warmer weather from mid-week onwards.