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.
Saturday'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
Snowfall continuous or frequent, beware of conditions becoming challenging.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards such as cornices.
Cold
Air temperature below freezing all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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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
Snowfall continuous or frequent, beware of conditions becoming challenging.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards such as cornices.
Cold
Air temperature below freezing all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 29th March 2025
Last updated
Fri 28th Mar 25 at
4:04PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Deteriorating rapidly as a front, particularly active in western Scotland, brings precipitation and upland gales - or on Scottish highlands storm force winds. Heavy snow for a few hours mainly western Scotland, mostly rain elsewhere. Total rainfall small south toward S Pennines and Wales
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Storm force wind; snow abruptly from about midday.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Speeds increasing rapidly late morning after a lull - westerly less than 25mph. By early afternoon southwest 60mph, but temporarily 70mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Around midday walking rapidly becoming very difficult - any mobility sometimes challenging - and wind chill severe.
How Wet?
Snow, heaviest central highlands, afternoon
Morning: Little or no precipitation. Afternoon: Increasing threat with time of precipitation on and off, mainly west of A9. Little precipitation east of Glenshee and Ochils. Expect snow above 600m, later 900m. From late afternoon: Easing to squally showers; driest toward Deeside.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive on higher areas
Cloud base typically 800m by late morning, perhaps above summits east from Glenshee and Ochils. Deteriorating in rain to 400 to 650m, generally lowest near and west of A9.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine rarely: a few pockets valleys near and east of the A9, mainly morning. Excellent visibility before becoming poor or appalling in precipitation
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C, later 1C. Will feel as cold as minus 16C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
750m rising mid afternoon after which will vary between 1050 and 1300m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 30th March 2025
Last updated
Fri 28th Mar 25 at
4:04PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly slowly easing from 60mph post dawn to around 40mph by evening, when will back westerly.
Effect of the wind on you?
Very difficult conditions, particularly morning when wind chill severe and general mobility challenging on higher areas.
How Wet?
Rain very unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Confined to highest summits by late morning; may nearly all clear.
By late morning cloud base typically 1000 to 1200m. May well lift off highest summits for periods.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun; most sun lower slopes easternmost areas. Slight haze, particularly west of A9.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C Rising slowly through the day. Will feel as cold as minus 8C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 31st March 2025
Last updated
Fri 28th Mar 25 at
4:04PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Ranging from 40mph highest summits west of A9 to 30 or 35mph elsewhere. Least windy near central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Marked increase of speed with height: considerable wind chill and buffeting on higher areas.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Risk of a little drizzle rain now and again mainly west of A9.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive; lowest cloud base near coast, especially near Skye
Cloud base will tend to rise through day, by afternoon typically 500 to 700m, but may lift above 900m (perhaps clearing altogether) Ochils and near and east of Glenshee,
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine beginning to come through particularly toward and east of Glenshee where perhaps extensive sun afternoon. Vey good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C. Will feel as cold as minus 6 Celsius directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Pressure will rise across the UK early next week, bringing extensively dry and for a few days very warm weather - albeit on Monday the remnants of fronts will bring a little rain but extensive low cloud to some western mountains. Later next week, some forecasts suggest a marked drop in temperature levels as the high pressure shifts position to the north of Scotland.