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.
Sunday's Forecast
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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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Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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
Sunday 29th March 2026
Last updated
Sat 28th Mar 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely difficult conditions - extensive gales across the hills, often severe on higher terrain; a few hours of storm-force winds moving southward accompanied by a swathe of heavy rain, some snow on high tops. Colder air follows across Scotland, with frequent showery hail and snow, periods of whiteout on mountains.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales, severe tops; early rain/snow, then squally hail & snow.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly early morning, then westerly, 70-80mph dawn into morning, gusts to 90mph on higher tops for a time. Then near 50mph for rest of the day, sudden squally gusts over 60mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Severe conditions for a time, remaining difficult over the mountains all day, mobility often challenging, powerful gusts could knock you off your feet. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain, snow, then showery hail
Rain and hill snow arriving from the west before dawn, setting in for a few hours, briefly becoming rain toward higher tops, heavy bursts for a time. Then showery with hail and increasingly snow to 600m during afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, then varied on tops
Covering higher terrain fairly widely above 700-900m early in day, locally lower central areas. Then rising and more variable above 900m with brief breaks to higher tops, best in eastern areas.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sun develop, best in east. Visibility changing quickly, very poor in rain, appalling at least temporarily in snow, intermittently very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
+1 or 2C for a time, dropping to -1C afternoon, later -2C. Wind chill feeling like -15 to -18C.
Freezing Level
Briefly may rise just above freezing to upper slopes in morning, then soon lowering again, to 800m afternoon, then 600-700m up to dusk.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 30th March 2026
Last updated
Sat 28th Mar 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to northwesterly, 40 to 50mph, nearer 60mph with stronger gusts possible highest summits in the morning.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions, difficult walking in exposure especially morning, gusts could knock you over. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Brief snow showers mostly morning
Occasional brief showers of snow mostly central highlands in the morning. Becoming fewer well-scattered and lighter showers into afternoon, mostly rain below 600-700m.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly high tops, clearer east
Patchy cloud over higher terrain above 900-1000m, most frequent on central tops in morning, tending to rise. Breaks to tops in east and more widely with time.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% west, to 80% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, best toward east in morning. Visibility mostly good, briefly poor in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C rising to +1C afternoon, then higher after dark. Wind chill feeling like -15 to -18C.
Freezing Level
700m from dawn, slight frost in sheltered glens; rising to 1000m afternoon, then lifting above the summits into night.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 31st March 2026
Last updated
Sat 28th Mar 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to southwesterly, 25 to 30mph, gusty 35mph in places around exposed high tops and ridges.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery over high terrain, affecting comfortable walking and balance on some exposed ridges. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Patchy drizzle
A little drizzle in the air at times, most common toward and west of the A9, amounting to little in total. Often dry east from Glenshee.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive higher areas, breaks east
Shrouding most hills in the morning above 700-900m, lowest toward west, some lower banks for a time. Tending to rise and break with time, best toward east. Banks likely linger above 800-1000m central highlands.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% rising to 50% easternmost tops.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun mostly eastern areas. Poor visibility on much higher terrain at least in morning, becoming good where cloud lifts and breaks.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 or 5C. Feeling like -5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above freezing up to all summits.
Planning Outlook
Milder air across all areas by Tuesday, with drizzly rain and low cloud particularly in the west. A drop of temperature returns to Scotland at least during Wednesday, with a belt of rain expected to move slowly southwards, followed by showers turning to snow again on higher areas, possible hail. Uncertain southward extent of rain and colder air beyond midweek - lower confidence in forecast detail toward Easter - high pressure toward the east and south brings some drier weather, but Atlantic weather systems may continue to move near to the northwest of Britain bringing further spells of strong wind and rain, plus fluctuating temperatures in Scotland, whilst further south likely stays milder.