South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Low for timing of cloud clearance on Wednesday afternoon. High for colder and changeable weather for the next few days.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility
Storm Force Winds
Mountain weather forecast
Mainly dry, windy and cold. A little snow across the southern Cairngorms.
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1100m |
N
39
|
NE
41
|
N
37
|
N
34
|
N
36
|
N
33
|
900m |
N
28
|
NE
30
|
N
27
|
N
26
|
N
25
|
N
22
|
600m |
N
17
|
N
19
|
N
17
|
N
16
|
N
15
|
N
14
|
300m |
N
13
|
N
15
|
N
15
|
N
15
|
N
12
|
N
10
|
Glen |
N
12
|
N
15
|
N
14
|
N
14
|
N
12
|
N
10
|
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1100m | 45 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 45 | 43 |
900m | 35 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
600m | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
300m | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 25 |
Glen | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 24 |
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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1100m |
1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
900m |
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
600m |
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
300m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
Glen |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,100m
|
900m
|
700m
|
600m
|
600m
|
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1100m |
-7°
|
-9°
|
-11°
|
-12°
|
-13°
|
-14°
|
900m |
-4°
|
-5°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-9°
|
-10°
|
600m |
0°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
300m |
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
Glen |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Be prepared for winter like conditions on the summits as the freezing level drops through the day
Weather
A few snow showers across the southern Cairngorms in the morning. Otherwise a dry and rather cloudy day, brightening up from the north from mid-afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%, best chance away from the southern Cairngorms
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in areas of cloud down to 800 metres, this most extensive across the southern Cairngorms in the morning. Patchy cloud above 900 metres in the afternoon with very good visibility and great air clarity.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A cold and bright day with a few snow showers across the southern Cairngorms. A lot of dry weather elsewhere.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwesterly average speeds of 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph on the summits
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 rising to 2 Celsius
- Glen Plus 1 rising to 8 Celsius
- Freezing level 600 metres, rising to 1000 metres by early evening
Low cloud and visibility
Generally very good visibility with great air clarity. Some patchy cloud above 850 metres, and cloud down to 700 metres may spread from the west after dark
Mountain weather information
Fri 11 Oct
A cloudy day with showers or some longer spells of rain, any snow confined to the tops. Freezing level rising to 1200 metres.
Sat 12 Oct
Largely dry, cold and sunny with light winds. Freezing level 700 metres.
Sun 13 Oct
A little rain possible in the afternoon otherwise dry and cloudy with strengthening winds. Freezing level rising above the tops.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
Including South and East Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire and Angus Hills, Ben Vrackie, Ben Lawers, Loch Tay and Ochils
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service