Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Ben Alder, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
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.
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
Southeastern Highlands
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 Southeastern Highlands
Snow slowly enveloping mostly eastern mountains
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light with variable direction most or all morning. Then northeasterly 15 to perhaps east of Glenshee 25mph, possibly 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Risk comfort of walking beginning to be impacted through afternoon mainly east of Glenshee.
How Wet?
Snow eastern hills afternoon onwards.
Largely dry or completely morning. Through afternoon snow edging inland from the east coast: highest risk Angus. Risk whiteout in places, although rain below 600m. Precipitation unlikely west of A9.
Cloud on the hills?
Many summits cloud free; before forming extensively in precipitation
Patches of cloud some higher slopes until mid morning will mostly or all clear. Where precipitation arrives, so cloud will fill in across higher areas, areas east of Glenshee most at risk.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%, but dropping through afternoon to 20% near and east of Glenshee
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little if any sunshine, except perhaps as times morning central highlands. Excellent or superb visibility, but very poor or appalling where snow sets in.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C after dawn but rising to 3C afternoon. Will drop back to 0 or -1C in snow.
Freezing Level
Widely near or below freezing valleys up at dawn. By late morning, tops above freezing point, but abruptly 800m in snow.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 29th April 2024
Last updated
Sun 28th Apr 24 at
7:07AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South or perhaps southeasterly between 15 and 25mph - tending to strengthen slowly.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Rain, mainly afternoon and evening
Substantially dry morning, but gradually rain spreading north although particularly east of the A9 may amount lo little more than a few bursts of showery rain.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive o. higher areas
Confidence low: Fog on higher areas above 600 to 900 most or perhaps west of A9 all day, sometimes forming at 450m particularly in rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Very good or excellent visibility but deteriorating to become poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C rising to 3 or 4C
Freezing Level
900m, gradually lifting above the summits from the south. Frost in some valleys at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Last updated
Sun 28th Apr 24 at
7:07AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 20mph, perhaps 30 or 35mph toward Angus for periods.
Effect of the wind on you?
May impede ease of walking on some higher areas, particularly easternmost summits.
How Wet?
Little if any rain
Risk of isolated showers, most likely west of A9.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any by late morning
Patches on higher slopes from dawn (perhaps initially extensive) will nearly all clear the summits by late morning. Patches may well return above about 800m near rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun through layers of high level cloud. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 rising to 8C
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.