Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a seasonally mild start then turning colder from Sunday. Medium for the extent and duration of unsettled weather on Sunday and for cloud detail throughout.
This evening forecast
Persistent low cloud and hill fog affecting southern and western fells this evening. Nil significant low cloud in the north and east. Light winds.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Mountain weather forecast
Mainly dry. Early low cloud clearing to bright or sunny spells. Light winds.
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
20% | 20% | 10% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NW
7
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NE
12
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NE
12
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NE
10
|
NE
9
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N
6
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W
3
|
SW
4
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| 300m |
N
4
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NE
4
|
NE
8
|
NE
6
|
N
7
|
N
4
|
SW
3
|
S
2
|
| Valley |
N
2
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NE
3
|
NE
4
|
E
2
|
N
4
|
N
2
|
E
2
|
SE
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 10 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| 300m | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Valley | 5 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
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| 300m |
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,800m
|
2,600m
|
2,600m
|
1,800m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
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| 300m |
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Some tricky navigation conditions at first on Thursday, but improving through the day as cloud lifts and clears.
Weather
Low cloud remaining persistent on southern and western hills overnight, with very patchy drizzle possible. Elsewhere, cloud thickening to give a slight chance of rain, but many places staying dry. On Thursday day, early widespread cloud and isolated drizzle clearing south from all areas through the morning, leaving a fine, dry day with light winds, occasional cloud and some bright or sunny spells. Cloud amounts increasing again into the evening, but probably remaining dry.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Less than 10% in the south and west, 20% elsewhere, overnight and early morning. Becoming 90% by late morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread bases 200-300m in the south and west overnight and elsewhere by morning too. Cloud slowly lifting clear of most hills by late morning, but isolated patches of cloud possible to 500-650m, mainly early afternoon. Occasional cloud to 500-650m likely by late evening, especially in the north. Nearby hills faint or obscured overnight and early morning in any rain or drizzle. By mid-morning visibility improving outside of cloud, but still appearing rather hazy overall, limiting distant views somewhat.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1mm | 4.9mm | 6.4mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Overcast with outbreaks of mainly light rain and drizzle developing, especially on western slopes. Extensive hill fog through the day, particularly in the west. Becoming rather breezy on higher summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 15-20mph, with gusts 25mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 6 Celsius increasing to Plus 10 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread cloud with bases 200-300m in the west. Bases generally 400-500m in the east, but with occasional patches below this. Nearby hills appear faint or obscured through the day in any rain or drizzle. Otherwise, outside of cloud visibility rather hazy overall.
Mountain weather information
Sat 16 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with a spell of rain, probably easing by late afternoon. Rather breezy on summits. Freezing levels above all peaks.
Sun 17 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dull and probably mostly cloudy. Showers or longer spells of rain possible, likely turning wintry over higher peaks later in the day with freezing levels lowering to 500-600m.
Mon 18 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Often dry and bright by day, but feeling cold with a fresh breeze. Chance of wintry showers in the west. Freezing levels 500-600m.
Updated at:
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