Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Monday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 23rd February 2026
Last updated
Sun 22nd Feb 26 at
4:27PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widespread gales, severe for several hours on higher terrain. Early showers from the west affect many hills, particularly Scotland where rain will be frequent; snow on high terrain. Rain slowly eases afternoon, then a warm front approaches Wales, brining more rain and rising temperatures here, spreading widely overnight.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales, risk severe for a time; showers west, fading afternoon
How windy? (On the Munros)
West-southwesterly 45mph early, shifting westerly and rising Ben Lawers southward, up to 55mph+ high tops; strong wind toward Angus as well. Easing later, to 30mph or less by dusk, lowering further for a few hours, deteriorating later overnight.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult conditions widespread for several hours before and around midday with severe wind chill; crouching likely necessary for stability. Effects easing afternoon, but walking remains strenuous.
How Wet?
Showers on western hills fade afternoon
Showery precipitation from overnight and into morning, mainly near and west of A9; snow above 1000m. Eastern hills soon dry, gradually fading to become drier afternoon in the west as well. Rain returns for a few hours overnight.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied western tops, clearer eastern hills
Cloud banks likely to affect higher western areas in the morning above 800-1000m, more broken patches eastwards, some Munros here clear at times. Tending to lift and break, many hills clearing for a few hours, always best east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mixed cloud and sun, best in the east, more sunshine breaking out with time, but some high cloud soon begins to weaken sun again in the central highlands. Visibility mostly very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1C from dawn, rising to 2C during daylight, rising a few more degrees overnight. Feeling like -15 to -18C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
1000-1100m, marginal rise during day, then lifting above the summits overnight.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 24th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 22nd Feb 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 35 to 45mph, though gusty over high terrain and downslope to the northeast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking over the mountains, frequent buffeting in exposure. Significant wind chill despite milder air.
How Wet?
Drizzly rain
Light rain and drizzle towards central highlands. Small amounts eastward, mostly spots in the wind. Wet underfoot where snow melts.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest southwest
Shrouding the mountains widely above 500 to 700m, most persistently low in Callander area. Occasional higher breaks eastward.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Generally cloudy, murky particularly central highlands, poor visibility; locally better some eastern areas.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 5C. In exposure to wind, feeling like -8 to -10C.
Freezing Level
Above all summits with thawing toward upper slopes.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Last updated
Sun 22nd Feb 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 25-35mph; gusty, including to lower slopes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking at times strenuous and feeling chilly. Notable buffeting at times affecting stability.
How Wet?
Rain on-and-off
Periods of rain affect most mountains on-and-off throughout the day, may be frequent near Callander. Easternmost slopes towards Glenshee and Lochnagar may only see light spotty rain at least for a time.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Extensive cloud from middle slopes upward, to the lower slopes during rain, most persistently low near Callander/Loch Tay. Higher bases near Glenshee, but unlikely breaking above 700-800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely overcast and dull. Visibility mostly poor, locally good where out of cloud and rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C; little change with added height. Feeling as cold as -5C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
West to southwesterly winds prevail during the week ahead as areas of low pressure move toward northwest Scotland; regular rainfall here, most frequent and heavy over western mountains. Weak high pressure keeps the weather drier to the south and east early in the week. Sustained gales over the mountains, only brief lulls around mid-week. Temperatures rising into mid-week with freezing levels soon lifting off summits in England and Wales for substantial snow thaws. Some thawing in Scotland too. Later in the week, becoming more widely unsettled again with cooler temperatures, at times showery with hail, some snow on Scottish Munros. The final days of February favour colder northwesterly air and a drop of freezing level; a dry and bright spell is possible early weekend.