Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Sunday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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
Southern Uplands
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Low pressure will dominate the weather bringing areas of strong winds, rain (or snow on higher areas) and extensive fog to the hills - whiteout in places mainly southern Highlands. Windiest in Wales where upland gales will strengthen, whilst least windy S Scotland.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Rain on and off; extensive fog.
How windy? (On the summits)
Low confidence - near centre of low pressure: Mainly between south and east 10 to 20mph, although risk late in day of 30mph near Solway.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Frequent or persistent rain, risk sleet highest tops
Areas of persistent rain will circulate around a centre of low pressure - most persistent morning Borders, and after a break may return to Dumfries and Galloway into the afternoon. Possibly sleet highest tops.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive
Persistent fog most mountains, widely above 400 to 600m, and sometimes covering lower slopes, particularly Borders.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy or dull; extensive fog on the hills.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C. Will feel as cold as minus 10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
800m or above.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Monday 24th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly, 25 to 35mph, least windy Galloway, perhaps 40mph The Cheviot.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking arduous, particularly near precipitation in Borders, where in sudden gusts balance likely to be difficult and wind chill considerable.
How Wet?
Snow and hail showers - Borders
Eastern and southern Borders: Frequent showers extending inland from North Sea, bringing hail and above 450m snow A marked cut off west across Borders, to isolated if any flurries.
Cloud on the hills?
Clearing most summits
Cheviot hills: Cloud base varying as showers come and go: typically 500 or 600m, but shafts of cloud below 400m near precipitation. Elsewhere: summits mostly clearing during morning although cloud may come and go above 750m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Periods of bright sunshine Dumfries and Galloway. Little sun Borders, particularly near The Cheviot. Visibility very good, but poor in precipitation.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C - a marginal drop likely through the day Will feel as cold as minus 10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
850m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly later backing west or southwesterly. A prolonged lull of 10-15mph, perhaps 25mph Borders at first.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Precipitation very unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly or all clearing
Patches covering highest slopes at times, but most summits extensively cloud free.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine, most widely Loch Lomond NP and Arran. The air very clear so excellent visibility, but fog some valleys and higher slopes.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C
Freezing Level
Just above the summits Frost many valleys morning.
Planning Outlook
After a brief burst of cold air on Monday and Tuesday winds will turn westerly. It will be milder with a week or more frequent rain and upland gales, particularly on western mountains. In Scotland, temperatures on the Munros will sometimes be below freezing point, but fresh snow transient, whereas elsewhere, snow rare, if any.