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.
Friday'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.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
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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.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 23rd January 2026
Last updated
Thu 22nd Jan 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gales widespread across all mountain areas, powerful turbulent gusts downslope toward the west in places. Prolonged upland snow southeastern Highlands into southern Cairngorms, increasingly rain to mid-heights. Further rain also spreads north across Wales then the Pennines. Low cloud widely.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales over mountains. Persistent snow, rain lower down.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 45 to 55mph; strongest early and again by evening, powerful gusts to 65-70mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous to challenging conditions; mobility limited in exposure where gusts may knock you over. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Constant upland snowfall, often heavy; rain and flooding lower down.
Hill snow persistent, constant heavier falls widely over the region, particularly eastern areas where snow falls to some lower slopes in morning - turning to rain to 800m or perhaps higher with time. Very wet underfoot lower terrain, flooding of streams and rivers.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the mountains widely from mid-slopes upward, to low slopes in the east. Highest bases toward and west of Loch Tay, but rare if any breaks to Munro tops unlikely.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, hazy at best, but whiteout conditions over the mountains in cloud and snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to -2C, always coldest around/east of Glenshee, may rise just above 0C central highlands into afternoon. Wind chill feels as cold as -17 to -20C.
Freezing Level
500-700m from dawn, lowest toward east, rising fairly widely to 800-900m afternoon, or locally slightly higher on some slopes in the areas near/west of the A9.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 24th January 2026
Last updated
Thu 22nd Jan 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 40 to 55mph, strongest Ben Lawers group, powerful gusts downslope.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions; walking and balance difficult in exposed areas, buffeting gusts lower down; severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Persistent upland snow
Snow falling most or all day much of the region, at times heavy; sleet or rain lower slopes. Somewhat smaller amounts northwest toward Loch Rannoch.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the mountains throughout the day, from mid-slopes upward most south and eastern aspects, some higher bases toward Loch Tay and Rannoch, but covering high tops persistently.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, dull. Appalling visibility conditions over most higher terrain; constant whiteout in cloud and falling or blowing snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 or -2C. Directly in the wind feeling like -15 to -18C.
Freezing Level
600 to 700m, but may be slightly lower in eastern areas in the morning.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 25th January 2026
Last updated
Thu 22nd Jan 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly, speed may vary, possibly tending to lessen during day, in range 30 to 50mph, gusty downslope.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging walking conditions may persist over much higher terrain, buffeting gusts lower down. Significant wind chill
How Wet?
Hill snow may persist
Frequent or persistent snow flurries over much of the region, some steadier snowfall possible, sleet or rain on lower slopes, to some mid-heights.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Covering much higher terrain all day, lowest cloud base on south and eastern aspects, some higher breaks possible around Loch Tay, but rarely above 900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, hazy. Poor visibility in snow, whiteout if in fog over snow cover on tops.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to -2C. Feeling like -10 to -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m, lowest but locally slightly higher central highlands.
Planning Outlook
East to southeasterlies continue through the weekend and onward into next week, frequently strong to gale-force over the mountains, giving severe chill factor. Below freezing across high terrain in Scotland, and into early next week a lowering freezing level over hills in England and Wales. Frequent or persistent snowfall over east and southern Scottish mountains, rain on lower slopes causing flooding in the short term. Patchier and small amounts reaching coastal regions in west-northwest Scotland. Areas of rain and increasingly hill snow push across England and Wales as low pressure remains dominant. Low cloud often covering many hills.