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
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
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
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 Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Risk rain (snow highest tops) for a few hours middle of day.
How windy? (On the summits)
North slowly backing toward westerly; 15 or 20mph, perhaps 25mph at times higher tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
High risk of several hours of rain or sleet
Dry at first before moderate risk of a few hours of rain, or above 700m sleet. The precipitation will be least likely to reach western dales. Through afternoon, clearing although still the risk of the odd shower.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits extensively cloud free, but may fill in across eastern dales
Summits generally cloud free although uncertainty in the extent of fog forming in precipitation. It is most likely to shroud higher summits and perhaps as low as 400m at times more eastern dales
Chance of cloud free summits?
80% west to 40% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sun will begin to come through from west later in day. Excellent or superb visibility at first but very poor where precipitation sets in.
How Cold? (at 700m)
0C after dawn but will tend to rise toward 4C by mid afternoon; although only 1 or 2C in precipitation.
And in the valleys
Ground frost in places at dawn. By mid afternoon, typically 9 to 11C.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Monday 29th April 2024
Last updated
Sat 27th Apr 24 at
2:08PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly between 20 and 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking widely.
How Wet?
Rain rarely
Substantially dry although bursts of showery rain from time to time.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly very little
Summits may well be free of cloud all day, although in and after rain, chance of a few patches on higher slopes.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine at times, generally through layers of high level cloud. Very good or excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
3C rising to 6C.
And in the valleys
Ground frost some valleys at dawn; will reach around 13C in the afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
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 20 to perhaps sometimes 30mph on higher summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking on some higher areas.
How Wet?
Rain occasionally
Frequently dry. Nevertheless, risk of bursts of showery rain from time to time, possibly heavy toward or during evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little
Fragments on higher slopes now and again, but the hills widely free of cloud.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun through layers of high level cloud. Good visibility although slight haze.
How Cold? (at 700m)
6 rising to 10C
And in the valleys
Rising to 15 to 17C 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.