Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Sunday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
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.
Chilly
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
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.
Chilly
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Sunday 1st September 2024
Last updated
Sat 31st Aug 24 at
3:56PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Mostly dry in Scotland, late afternoon showers possible in Southern Uplands and toward the evening in Southern Highlands. Unstable through England, with thundery rain here and there. Localised light showers in Snowdonia. Patchy sun for most, best Cairngorms and far north.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Dry, cloudy in the south, chilly winds
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southeasterly 20 to 35mph, the strongest winds likely in the afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Your balance will be increasingly affected and walking will start to feel challenging at times. Beware of sudden gusts on downslopes. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Showers during the night to Monday.
Cloud on the hills?
Clear in the north
Northern Cairngorms clear, cloud often covering the hills southwards towards Drumochter and south of Ben Macdui.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80% in the north; 40% south
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright morning but cloudier afternoon from the south, most sunny hours Monadhliath. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
9C. Feeling around freezing in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Monday 2nd September 2024
Last updated
Sat 31st Aug 24 at
3:56PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Forecast confidence still low: Southeasterly or variable, mostly 10-15mph, afternoon strengthening to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Starting small, later possibly becoming blustery and impeding comfortable walking.
How Wet?
Rain on and off, chance thunder
Areas of possibly thundery rain, most likely in the east, possibly heavy in places. Details highly uncertain.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills covered extensively
Widespread low cloud most of the day most of the region, but particularly south and eastern Cairngorms NP.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. Locally good visibility but often murky, especially toward Braemar.
How Cold? (at 900m)
10 to 13C, little change through the day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Last updated
Sat 31st Aug 24 at
3:56PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable, widely 10 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain on and off, most frequent east
Morning rain, clearing northwards. Later wet spells toward Deeside, heavy bursts and thunder possible. Details highly uncertain.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive in the east
Covering the hills down to lower slopes at start, rising gradually above 1000m, but ragged patches of clouds from lower slopes upwards forming near and after showers in the east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% rising to 60% in the west
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy. Air very clear, visibility locally reduced in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Around 9C
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Low confidence in the forecast for beginning of the next week. Monday is likely to be unsettled with rain or most, locally thundery. Localised showers continues into Tuesday, although conditions shall improve through Tuesday afternoon. Up to mid-week the temperature is likely cooler than over the weekend. Mid-week onward widely dry and often sunny with high pressure rebuilding during the second half of the week, bringing significantly warmer air. Such conditions may continue even into the following week.