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.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Last updated
Tue 15th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Patchy morning rain in Scotland becomes widespread with heavy moments, falling as snow across the Munros. Patchy rain with heavy bursts in north England, strong winds here too with risk of gales. Gales force winds for a time in the Peak District and Wales. Frequent showery rain here with risk of flooding around the Brecon Beacons.
Headline for Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Patchy rain with some heavy bursts. Strong winds.
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 20-30mph at dawn, gradually shifting southerly from the south. Shifting southwesterly afternoon and rapidly increasing towards 40mph, at times near 45mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Comfortable walking affected, becoming strenuous in the afternoon. Stability will often be challenged in direct wind. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Patchy rain, some heavy bursts
Patchy rain on and off throughout the day. Some patches will linger for a time. Heavy bursts here and there, most common west.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive over fell tops, bases sometimes lowering
High terrain widely shrouded most of the day. Bases lower to mid-slopes during heavy rain bursts, often low around the Three Peaks and Tebay.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun. Visibility poor or very poor.
How Cold? (at 700m)
3 or 4C in the morning, dropping towards 1C as the afternoon goes. Chill factor feeling like -10 to -15C in strongest afternoon winds.
And in the valleys
5C at dawn, warming to 8C for a time before dropping again later afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Thursday 17th April 2025
Last updated
Tue 15th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 15-25mph. Easing to lower speed as dusk approaches.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, higher winds starting to affect comfortable walking.
How Wet?
Little rain expected
A few scattered light showers but substantially dry. Chance of extended rain N Pennines around dawn.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little
Some cloud banks over highest tops at dawn will soon disperse. Cloud bases may occasionally lower to fell tops in showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Frequent sunshine, some fair weather cloud creating a patchwork later. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
3C, rising to 6C
And in the valleys
2C at dawn, rising to 10C
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Friday 18th April 2025
Last updated
Tue 15th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 25-35mph. Some gusts through elevated valleys and over high tops in the morning.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking impeded with stability often affected in highest wind. Notable wind chill.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
If any, a few stray light showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Little cloud expected
Fells mostly clear. Cloud bases occasionally graze highest tops but only briefly.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Likely only glimpses through high cloud. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
5 to 6C, rising slightly. Wind chill near -5C.
And in the valleys
3C at dawn, rising to 13C
Planning Outlook
A complex weather situation ahead as areas of low pressure circulate slowly near the British Isles. A mix of showers with hail and snow on hills, at times more persistent and widespread rain and hill snow, most notably in western areas on Friday in the near term. Easter looks to be a showery day with some larger bands of rain around southern England and Wales. Occasional windows of dry and clear conditions locally. Winds will gradually turn southeasterly-to-easterly next week and becoming quite strong with risk of gales for most. Temperatures staying on the cool side, risk feeling very cold in wind chill.