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.
Saturday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow
Snowfall continuous or frequent over the mountains, beware of conditions becoming challenging on higher terrain. At lower elevations falling as rain.
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.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
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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.
Snow
Snowfall continuous or frequent over the mountains, beware of conditions becoming challenging on higher terrain. At lower elevations falling as rain.
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.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 31st January 2026
Last updated
Fri 30th Jan 26 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Winter conditions on most high mountains; deep snow and large drifts in central/east Scotland, whiteout conditions in fog. Mostly dry NW Scotland. Morning rain in south Scotland and England trends patchy, often dry south Pennines. Often raining in Wales, most on western slopes. Freezing levels rise towards upper slopes.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Winter conditions on high terrain; blustery, tending to ease
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-southeasterly 30-40mph, some variability in speeds and quite gusty, maximum speeds to 50mph. Easing with time, towards 20-30mph late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous-to-arduous in exposure, considerable buffeting challenging stability and significant wind chill. Effects tending to ease, but walking remains impeded.
How Wet?
Often snowing, sleet to middle slopes, wet underfoot
Snow/sleet affecting many hills for most of the day, particularly near Glenshee and Angus hills. Substantial depth of snow with large drifts. Snowfall elevation rising slightly with time. On low slopes, wet underfoot and fast-flowing streams.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
A blanket of cloud shrouds the hills down to middle or lower slopes facing the east lowlands. Best chance of higher bases towards central highlands, up to 800m at times, but also filling in for periods as well.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Any sun unlikely. Visibility largely poor in precipitation and haze towards the east coast, whiteout conditions on high terrain on snow cover.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C, rising with time to 0 or +1C, the mildest temperatures around Callander and Ben Lawers. Feeling like -10 to -13C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
500-700m, the lowest levels in the central highlands. Rising to 800-900m with time, variability around this height overnight.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 1st February 2026
Last updated
Fri 30th Jan 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Gusty southeasterly 25-40mph; trending southerly and easing with time, perhaps into a lull, approaching 10-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous-to-arduous in exposure with buffeting and significant wind chill; effects easing with time.
How Wet?
Showery snow and rain
Showery snow affecting hills near the eastern lowlands, most frequently around and east of the A9 towards Glenshee. Precipitation more patchy towards central highlands. Falling as rain below around 700m.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Cloud shrouds most hills down to middle slopes all day. Some variably higher bases, highest towards Loch Ericht though unlikely to clear above 700-800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
No sunshine expected. Visibility widely poor, whiteout conditions in fog over snow on high terrain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C. Feeling like -10 to -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
800-900m. May lower late in the day.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 2nd February 2026
Last updated
Fri 30th Jan 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 20-25mph in the morning, rising with time, 35-45mph by dusk, stronger gusts, tops speeds to 55mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small early, deteriorating, walking becoming arduous in exposure with buffeting and significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow/sleet most of the day
Snow showers affect most hills through the day, driest west of the A9 at first but may increase in frequency here too.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Blanket cloud across high terrain, bases regularly lowering to middle slopes during snow. Highest bases towards the central highlands but few breaks above 800-900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine unlikely. Visibility widely poor on upper terrain, whiteout conditions in fog over snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 to -3C. Feeling like -12 to -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
500-600m, may lower with time
Planning Outlook
Unsettled weather persists through the late weekend and into next week: a southerly flow is dominant through Monday, lifting freezing levels and brining precipitation to most mountain groups through the early week. The Munros will likely stay below freezing; precipitation will continue to fall as snow on high terrain: snowdrifts from the Cairngorms to central and southern Highlands with a continued risk of flooding here. Gales are likely as well. Southeasterly winds will tend to re-establish later in the week, lowering freezing levels and drawing cloud and precipitation into the Pennines and eastern Scotland, the snow level dropping to middle elevations with time. Cloud and precipitation more patchy in the west with the brightest skies northwest of high summits.