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.
Today'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. Visibility may change rapidly from excellent to very poor.
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.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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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. Visibility may change rapidly from excellent to very poor.
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.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 22nd February 2026
Last updated
Sat 21st Feb 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Showery southwesterlies, extensively gale force over higher terrain with significant chill factor. Rain and hail, snow falling above 900m in Scotland, most frequent west coastal areas. Fewer showers eastward across Scotland and for England & Wales, with some cloud breaks toward tops.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Upland gales. Showers mostly central highlands.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 40 to 50mph, squally gusts in showers, at times 60mph on higher tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions over the mountains, frequent buffeting making walking arduous in exposure. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain and hail, snow tops, mostly west
Showery conditions most frequent western central highlands, locally heavy with hail, snow falling above 900-1000m; less precipitation east of the A9. More constant heavier precipitation into night in western areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Often covering western tops
Covering mountains west of the A9 frequently above 900m, sometimes to 700m or briefly lower in showers. Higher bases and greater breaks eastwards.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun, mostly toward east. Visibility often very good east, but reduced to poor at times in showers further west.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 or 2C. Wind chill feeling like -12 to -15C on tops.
Freezing Level
1000 to 1200m, highest toward east.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 23rd February 2026
Last updated
Sat 21st Feb 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to southwesterly 50mph early morning, easing gradually, to 30mph or less by dusk. Increasing again into night.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking on high terrain at least in the morning, slowly moderating with time. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Early showers fade, rain by evening
Showery precipitation from overnight and for an hour or so from dawn, mainly central highlands, possible hail, snow above 1000m. Fading to become drier afternoon. Then rain develops from southwest, heavy onward into night.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied western tops, clearer eastern hills
Cloud banks likely to affect higher western areas in the morning above 800-1000m, more broken patches eastwards. Tending to lift and break, many hills clearing for a few hours, best east. Lowering later west.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, best in east; high cloud then thickens quickly later from west. Visibility mostly very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C, then rising slightly into night. Feeling like -15C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
1100m, marginal rise during day, then lifting above the summits into night.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 24th February 2026
Last updated
Sat 21st Feb 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 40 to 50mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking over the mountains, frequent buffeting in exposure. Significant wind chill despite milder air.
How Wet?
Drizzly rain
Fairly persistent light rain and drizzle, particularly central highlands. Small amounts eastward, mostly spots in the wind. Wet underfoot where snow melts.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest southwest
Shrouding the mountains widely above 500 to 700m, most persistently low in Callander area. Occasional higher breaks eastward.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Generally cloudy, murky particularly central highlands, poor visibility; locally better some eastern areas.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 5C. In exposure to wind, feeling like -8 to -10C.
Freezing Level
Above all summits with thawing toward upper slopes.
Planning Outlook
West to southwesterly winds prevail during the week ahead as areas of low pressure move toward northwest Scotland whilst ridges of higher pressure occasionally nudge across southern Britain. Sustained gales over the mountains, only brief lulls. Temperatures will fluctuate above and below freezing on higher Scottish mountains, with periods of thaw and refreezing. England and Wales generally above freezing to tops with a substantial thaw of most upland snow. Frequent rainfall, often heavy over western mountains, at times showery with hail, some snow on Scottish Munros. The final days of February favour colder northwesterly air and a drop of freezing level.