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Southeastern Highlands Forecast

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.

Monday's Forecast

Moderate breeze, locally gusty
Patchy rain or drizzle
Chilly

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Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Monday 1st December 2025
Last updated Sun 30th Nov 25 at 4:24PM

Summary for all mountain areas

Morning rain and snow in Scottish Highlands breaks for several hours then returns from the south later. Rain more persistent over the Southern Uplands with heavy bursts south and a risk of strong winds. Gales and rain widely across England and Wales, increasing risk of flooding in Lakeland and west Wales.

Headline for Southeastern Highlands

Variable; morning and evening rain/snow, mostly cloudy

How windy? (On the Munros)

Southerly overnight gales ease, typically to a southerly 20-25mph during daytime, though some stronger gusts possible. Trending more variable later in the day in direction and speed and perhaps easing into a lull for a few hours.

Effect of the wind on you?

Most likely fairly small for half the day or more, but beware possibility of worsening conditions toward or beyond sunset.

How Wet?

Morning rain and hill snow, returns late

Overnight hill snow finishing mainly as rain toward higher slopes, fading through morning. Largely dry for several hours, but risk further persistent rain soon setting in south and east later afternoon, returning to snow on tops overnight.

Cloud on the hills?

Fairly extensive, lowering

Banks of cloud shrouding many hills, risk extensive to mid-slopes in south-facing areas, some local breaks north of major hill groups for a time. Lowering widely as rain/snow develops.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

20%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Largely overcast, dull in rain. Visibility locally may be good out of cloud for a time in morning, but then poor in rain/snow.

How Cold? (at 900m)

2 or 3C, then into night nearer 0C. Feeling like -10C or below if exposed to stronger winds.

Freezing Level

Rising up to dawn, likely above the summits most of the day. Tending to drop afternoon to 1200m central highlands, some variability, but more widely 1000m overnight.

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Last updated Sun 30th Nov 25 at 4:24PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Southwesterly 30-35mph; stronger higher tops east of A9, risk gusts up to 45mph.

Effect of the wind on you?

Blustery, affecting comfortable walking; arduous with considerable buffeting in exposure. Notable wind chill.

How Wet?

Rare showers

Local brief showers mostly in the Callander area, with snow above 800m.

Cloud on the hills?

Fairly extensive, varied low cloud

Often covering higher slopes, but some varied low cloud banks, on south-facing slopes to some lower elevations particularly in morning. Some breaks forming to 900m, mostly north of Loch Tay.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

30%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Glimpses of sun mostly eastern hills. Visibility very good below cloud.

How Cold? (at 900m)

0 or 1C. Wind chill feeling like -7 to -10C.

Freezing Level

900 to 1000m

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Last updated Sun 30th Nov 25 at 4:24PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

South-southwesterly 30-40mph; gusty over tops, particularly early, 45mph. Easing later into night.

Effect of the wind on you?

Strenuous walking most of the day, balance and stability will be affected. Significant wind chill.

How Wet?

Some midday snow showers

Isolated light showers west of A9, falling as snow above 800-900m though minimal accumulation. Showers more frequent at times.

Cloud on the hills?

Extensive over high terrain with low banks

A sheet of cloud covers high terrain with low banks towards the central highlands, down to 600-700m. Some local higher breaks near/east of Glenshee.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

20%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Little or no sunshine. Variable visibility; poor in rain/snow but excellent where clear.

How Cold? (at 900m)

1C. Feeling like -13C in direct strongest wind.

Freezing Level

1000m

Planning Outlook

A risk of local flooding remains on Tuesday in Wales and the Lake district following Monday's heavy rain. Areas of low pressure circulating to the west and north will dominate the weather pattern in the week ahead, bringing generally unsettled weather. Temperatures near average - higher mountains near or just below freezing point likely for the remainder of the week. Often showery and cloudy in the west with broader bands of rain regularly passing east. Wind speed likely to vary though often quite strong with risk of gales coming and going. First indications suggest unsettled weather will remain dominant into the weekend.