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.
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.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Below freezing all day from many valleys upward. Severe 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 hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Below freezing all day from many valleys upward. Severe 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
Monday 24th February 2025
Last updated
Sun 23rd Feb 25 at
3:50PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Southwesterly upland gales, severe over higher tops in Scotland, particularly morning, or all day in north. Frequent precipitation western Scotland, showery snow and hail; fewer showers eastwards. England & Wales dawns showery, then improves with sunshine, but showers return toward evening.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales over the mountains. Showers with upland snow & hail.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 40 to 55mph, likely strongest in the morning, gusts 65mph for a time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous conditions, difficult in exposure on tops, where squally gusts could knock you over. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Occasional snow on hills, hail showers
Precipitation most common in central highlands, showery in nature; falling as snow above 700m; brief whiteout on tops. Local heavier showers with hail to lower elevations. Wet underfoot lower slopes following recent rain; fast-flowing streams and rivers.
Cloud on the hills?
Most persistent central highlands
Cloud base typically 700 to 900m, lowest over hills west of the A9 and during showers. Often above 900m further east, breaks to higher slopes more frequent near/east of Glenshee.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun most common east. Visibility good at times, reduced to poor in showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C, dropping a little by evening. Feeling like -12 to -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
900 to 1000m, briefly lower in showers, and tending to lower generally by evening, nearer 800m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 25th February 2025
Last updated
Sun 23rd Feb 25 at
3:50PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 25 to 35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Starting to affect comfortable walking and balance on exposed higher terrain. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Occasional snow or hail
A few showers coming in from the west, but rare toward and east of Glenshee; snow above 700m, possible brief hail.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied over higher slopes
Banks of cloud most frequent over central highlands, bases 800 to 1000m, briefly lower in showers. Often above 1000-1200m further east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine in and out, best toward east. Visibility often excellent, but reduced to briefly very poor in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 to +1C. Wind chill feeling like -10C.
Freezing Level
800 to 1000m, highest in east.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Last updated
Sun 23rd Feb 25 at
3:50PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly, later westerly, 20 to 40mph, speeds may change quickly, risk increasing to 50mph - uncertainty in forecast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Beware of changing conditions, risk deteriorating to give frequent buffeting, arduous walking and significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Risk snow for several hours
Snow extending eastwards, may be fairly persistent over central highlands; rain on lower slopes. Amounts smaller further east. Scattered showers follow, risk of hail.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the mountains widely, from mid slopes up, in places lower slopes in precipitation central highlands. Bases may lift later, possibly some breaks forming toward the east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun. Visibility very poor in precipitation, possible whiteout for periods; intermittently good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 to -3C. Feeling near to -15C if exposed to stronger winds.
Freezing Level
600 to 700m, locally varied during the day, may briefly drop further in precipitation.
Planning Outlook
Below freezing over the Scottish Munros during the week ahead, whilst higher summits in England & Wales will fluctuate around freezing point. Beware of icy surfaces as previously thawed ground refreezes. Wet underfoot on lower ground with streams in spate and local flooding at first following several spells of heavy rain recently. Snow accumulations over higher terrain - showery with hail at times, plus a more widespread area of rain and hill snow likely on Wednesday. Some drier weather later in week, best east and southern areas. Wind speeds varied, west to southwesterlies at times gale force on tops, prepare for considerable chill factor; risk severe gales on mountains by next weekend.