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.
Wednesday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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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 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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Last updated
Tue 2nd Dec 25 at
4:10PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely breezy, strongest northern England and Scotland, early gales over high Munros; easing but staying blustery northwest Scotland. Showery rain onto west coast slopes down to Wales (snow on high terrain) most of the day, some reaching further east afternoon. Greatest chance of dry weather south Pennines.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Blustery, gales over tops early; showery rain/snow
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 30-35mph; gusty over tops, particularly early up to 45mph. Easing slightly for a few hours from dusk though deteriorating in the later overnight hours.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking most of the day in exposure; buffeting gusts will challenge balance on high tops through morning. Significant wind chill and deteriorating overnight.
How Wet?
Showers with high snow, most afternoon
Scattered light showers, mostly west of A9, falling as snow flurries above 700-800m though minimal accumulation. Showers more frequent afternoon, may merge into broader areas of rain/snow 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 600m or lower during precipitation. Some local higher breaks possible, mostly earlier in the day.
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)
0 or 1C. Feeling like -13C in direct strongest wind.
Freezing Level
900-1000m
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 4th December 2025
Last updated
Tue 2nd Dec 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 30-35mph, typically strongest east and early, 40mph. May ease central highlands later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking in exposure through morning, perhaps most of the day east; an easing trend west. Feeling chilly.
How Wet?
Morning rain/snow turns patchy
Often raining across many areas early in the day with upland snow. A gradual breaking trend is likely afternoon though precipitation returns for periods, particularly near Glenshee.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Cloud shrouds slopes facing the eastern lowlands from 700m upwards most of the day, some lower banks forming too. Highest bases near Loch Ericht, though will struggle to rise above 1000m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Very good visibility, some haze towards Ochil/Angus hills.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C with some variability, typically coolest central highlands. Feeling like -10C or cooler in direct wind.
Freezing Level
900-1100m, lowest central highlands; may vary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 5th December 2025
Last updated
Tue 2nd Dec 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 25-35mph. Rising to 40mph afternoon, and further into night towards 55mph+.
Effect of the wind on you?
Comfortable walking affected from dawn, deteriorating to difficult conditions into and overnight. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Patchy sleet/snow, then rain into night
Patchy sleet/snow arrives from the west in the morning for a few hours, then often dry for several hours. Rain (snow on high terrain) arrives from the west late in the day, setting in widely into night.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive on high terrain
Most high terrain shrouded all day, bases somewhat variable with greatest chance of higher breaks towards Ben Alder. Setting in more extensively and lower in the west late in the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun. Best visibility east, hazy (and foggy later) in the west.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C; will rise a few degrees in the late overnight hours. Feeling like -15C in wind.
Freezing Level
Poorly defined, 600-800m though frosts at lower elevations, including in glens. Rising overnight.
Planning Outlook
Low pressure circulating to the west and north will dominate the weather for the next 7 to 10 days, bringing generally unsettled weather. A brief period of slack pressure on Thursday into Friday will ease winds for a time though patchy rain will linger in several areas. Strong southwesterly winds return over the weekend bringing cloud and rain to many mountains, most persistent on southwestern slopes. Temperatures and freezing level will vary, but staying chilly with highest terrain likely near or below 0C. Several low pressure systems with then pass through next week, brining frequent periods of cloud, rain, and strong wind, likely gale force on high terrain at times. Occasional windows of dry, brighter weather will occur, best chance east.