Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
Today'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.
Moderate rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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.
Moderate rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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
Peak District
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Sun 28th Apr 24 at
7:07AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Extensive precipitation (of snow high areas) will move northwards across eastern 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 Peak District
Rain: clearing to the odd shower around midday
How windy? (On the summits)
North backing toward westerly; 20 or 25mph, possibly 30mph for a few hours.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
High risk of several hours of rain
Rain for several hours morning, before clearing from the west middle of day. Just the risk of a few brief showers afternoon as the rain soon clears.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits extensively cloud free
Summits generally cloud free although risk low cloud forming on higher areas in precipitation.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90% by early afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sun will begin to come through afternoon onwards. Excellent or superb visibility although poor in rain.
Temperature (at 600m)
1C after dawn but will tend to rise toward 5 or 6C by mid afternoon.
And in the valleys
Ground frost in places at dawn. By mid afternoon, typically 9 to perhaps 12C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Monday 29th April 2024
Last updated
Sun 28th Apr 24 at
7:07AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly between 20 and perhaps 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
May well impede ease of walking widely.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Risk of a few bursts of showery rain.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine at times generally through layers of high level cloud. Very good or excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
4C rising to 8C.
And in the valleys
Ground frost some valleys at dawn; will reach around 14C in the afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Last updated
Sun 28th Apr 24 at
7:07AM
How windy? (On the summits)
South to southeasterly speeds may well vary: typically 15-20mph, but perhaps sometimes 25mph on higher summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Risk showers
Frequently dry. Nevertheless, risk of a few bursts of showery rain, possibly heavy toward or during evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun through layers of high level cloud. Good visibility although slight haze.
Temperature (at 600m)
8 rising to 12C
And in the valleys
Rising to 16 to 18C in the afternoon.
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.