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.
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 hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges 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 hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 22nd December 2024
Last updated
Sat 21st Dec 24 at
12:03PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Very severe conditions due to widespread storm force northwesterly winds across the mountains. Frequent snow showers will come in off the sea, extending well inland and in some areas merging to give almost constant snow and whiteout for a few hours.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Storm force upland wind. Snow showers.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 55 to 75mph; particularly gusty near precipitation.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking on lower slopes, whilst higher up severe wind chill and any mobility sometimes challenging.
How Wet?
Snow showers or flurries
Snow showers, possibly frequently over a couple of hours although near and south of Loch Tay only flurries. Rain only lowest slopes.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive across higher areas
Cloud base typically 900 to perhaps 1100m by late morning, although near showers, patches around 600m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine, particularly toward central belt. Very varied visibility, sometimes excellent, but very poor or appalling in snow/blowing snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C, slight rise through day. Will feel as cold as minus 19C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
600m; will rise marginally through daylight.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 23rd December 2024
Last updated
Sat 21st Dec 24 at
12:03PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West later southwesterly; a lull to around 20mph morning, then strengthening toward 35 or by dusk 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small; but anticipate a change in afternoon to considerable wind chill and more strenuous walking.
How Wet?
Risk rain later in day
Rain, or temporarily snow or refrozen rain above 600m, spreading east afternoon - probably not reaching east of A9 until about dusk.
Cloud on the hills?
Confined to higher tops; highest cloud base south of Cairngorms
Cloud lifting to above 900 to 1100m for a few hours, and may well all clear toward and east of Glenshee. But risk deterioration as cloud fills in above 600-800m in precipitation toward dusk.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% west of A9 to 60% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine as cloud thickens from west. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C rising to 0 to 2C toward or after dusk. Will feel as cold as minus 7C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
700m, starting to transition to above the summits toward evening.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Last updated
Sat 21st Dec 24 at
12:03PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 45mph; perhaps a little less strong south of Loch Tay and particularly Ochils.
Effect of the wind on you?
Very difficult conditions where exposed on higher areas; significant wind chill and walking strenuous; balance/foot placement not easy.
How Wet?
Frequent rain, mainly west of A9
Rain and drizzle almost constantly central highlands and frequently east to the A9. Further east the rain occasional, if any at all (particularly near and east of Glenshee).
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of cloud across even most lower slopes.
Cloud base widely below 300 or 400m but toward and east of Glenshee, a little higher, but rarely above 600m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine possible in a few eastern valleys Widely hazy, but visibility mostly excellent toward and east of Glenshee and Ochils.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C. Will feel as cold as minus 8C where exposed to the wind
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
A change in the weather pattern from Tuesday as high pressure progressively envelops Wales and England. Here (and also in S Scotland), extensively dry and the and progressively dropping, initially across Wales. Mild - although frost in valleys some nights. Still windy Scottish Highlands, here very mild with lying snow substantially melting. Rain frequent NW Highlands, and less so W Highlands. Further east little or no rain.