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.
Sunday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
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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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
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
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
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 Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Rain and fog; increasingly windy.
How windy? (On the summits)
Low confidence - near centre of low pressure. N Pennines: Mainly between south and west, perhaps in morning 20mph or less, otherwise 25-35mph. Yorkshire Dales: Westerly, 25-30mph morning to in afternoon 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect changing conditions, sometimes small N Pennines, but anticipate challenging walking and considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Frequent or persistent rain
Areas of persistent rain circulating within low pressure, may set in for several hours between one or two lulls. Risk sleet highest tops.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive
Persistent fog most mountains, widely above 400 to 600m (generally highest northern Pennines), and sometimes covering lower slopes.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy or dull; extensively foggy on the hills.
How Cold? (at 700m)
1C. Risk feeling like -10C in stronger wind.
And in the valleys
4 to 6C, warmest eastern dales in Yorkshire.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Monday 24th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly, 30 and on higher fells 35-40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking arduous, particularly near precipitation, where in gusty conditions, balance tricky and wind chill significant.
How Wet?
Showery, particularly N Pennines
Generally occasional showery rain or on highest tops, sleet. But on the northern Pennines, the rain may be on and off for a few hours.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clearing - may not clear higher summits
Nearly all fells are likely to clear by about midday, although in the morning cloud extensive above 500, later 650m. Gradually most summits clearing but may come and go above 700m all day.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70% by afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine, mainly more western areas gradually coming through. Visibility very good or perhaps in afternoon on more western areas excellent.
How Cold? (at 700m)
Around 1C - a marginal drop likely through the day Will feel as cold as minus 10C directly in the wind.
And in the valleys
Will reach 6 or 7C early afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 25, perhaps 30mph at first; but easing toward 15mph in a lull.
Effect of the wind on you?
Becoming 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?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
1C
And in the valleys
Will rise to 4 to 6C early afternoon. 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.