Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Sunday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
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.
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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Moderate breeze, fairly small impact, but chilly
A noticeable breeze, feeling distinctly chilly. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
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.
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
Lake District
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Sat 27th Apr 24 at
2:08PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Extensive precipitation (of snow high areas) will move northwards across eastern and central Britain (exact western edge uncertain), but will also pivot so as to clear eastwards across England whilst advancing westward across northern Scotland. Extensively dry with very clear air further west.
Headline for Lake District
Extensively dry; very clear air, but threat rain Borders, mainly east
How windy? (On the summits)
North slowly backing toward westerly; 15, perhaps occasionally 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
A few hail flurries
A few hail flurries, mainly afternoon. Low risk of rain temporarily, or above 750m sleet or snow easternmost fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits extensively cloud free
Summits often cloud free. Risk of patches on higher areas temporarily near precipitation.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun although bursts of sun will begin to come through from west later in day. Excellent or superb visibility, but poor where precipitation develops.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0C after dawn but extensively 4C by mid afternoon. Will drop back to 1C in precipitation.
Freezing Level
Widely near or below freezing point valleys up at dawn. By mid to late morning, summits above freezing point.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 29th April 2024
Last updated
Sat 27th Apr 24 at
2:08PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly between 20 and 30mph; although may reach 35mph for periods.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking widely, locally giving considerable buffeting and wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain occasionally
Bursts of showery rain on and off; the rain most extensive south lakes.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, particularly as rain becomes widespread
South lakes: Fog on higher areas much of the day, perhaps sometimes forming on lower slopes, particularly in rain. North lakes: Summits may well be free of cloud, but in rain higher slopes may become covered.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine occasionally, generally through layers of high level cloud. Very good or excellent visibility but deteriorating to become poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C rising to 5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Last updated
Sat 27th Apr 24 at
2:08PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South to southeasterly speeds may well vary: typically 25mph, but for periods 35mph particularly southern and western fells.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking on higher areas at times.
How Wet?
Rain occasionally
Frequently dry, particularly northeastern fells. Nevertheless, bursts of showery rain from time to time, most often on southwestern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches on higher slopes, mainly south lakes
Fragments on higher slopes, mainly south lakes, where possibly persistent for a few hours (in and after rain), but overall the summits often cloud free
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, mainly northeast lakes, through layers of high level cloud. Good visibility although a haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 rising to 9C
Freezing Level
Above the summits,
Planning Outlook
Much less cold next week with freezing levels above the mountains. Rain from time to time, particularly Wales - some of the rain heavy and thundery in character. Wind direction predominantly easterly, resulting in frequent low cloud on more eastern mountains, with highest cloud base often near the west coast.