Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
The entire Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines AONB, including the Three Peaks and Cross Fell, plus Howgills, also south to Forest of Bowland.
Saturday'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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
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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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Continuing cold with higher areas below freezing point, particularly in the morning. Showers, mostly hail flurries developing, becoming frequent NW Scotland. Noticeable wind chill Wales. Very clear air.
Headline for Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Light wind. Hail flurries.
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 10mph, perhaps 15mph Yorkshire.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
A few hail flurries
A few hail flurries mainly mid to late morning onwards.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Chance of cloud free summits?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine at times, although cloud filling in for periods. Excellent or superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
Close to freezing point after dawn. Reaching as high as 6C in the afternoon.
And in the valleys
Widespread slight frost at dawn; peaking at around 11C early to mid afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
North slowly backing toward westerly; 15 or 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Risk of a few hours of rain or sleet
Dry at first before moderate risk of up to a few hours of rain, or above 700m sleet. Through afternoon, clearing to a few showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits extensively cloud free
Summits generally cloud free although risk low cloud forming on higher areas in precipitation.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sun will begin to come through later in day. Excellent or superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
0C after dawn but will tend to rise toward 4C by mid afternoon.
And in the valleys
Ground frost in places at dawn. By mid afternoon, typically 9 to 11C.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Monday 29th April 2024
Last updated
Fri 26th Apr 24 at
3:05PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly between 20 and 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking widely.
How Wet?
Rain rarely
Substantially dry although risk of bursts of showery rain from time to time.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly very little
Summits may well be free of cloud all day, although in and after rain, chance of a few patches on higher slopes.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine at times, generally through layers of high level cloud. Very good or excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
3C rising to 6C.
And in the valleys
Ground frost some valleys at dawn; will reach around 13C in the afternoon.
Planning Outlook
Less cold next week with freezing levels almost constantly above highest summits. Rain from time to time, particularly across Wales. Wind direction will be predominantly easterly. This will bring in frequent low cloud to more eastern mountains, with highest cloud base often near the west coast.