West Highlands
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area includes Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, from Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Also Arran and Mull.
Today's Forecast
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and sunny weather, but a risk of scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy with a chance of very isolated thunder.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong sunshine
High UV levels, beware of sunburn. Warm temperatures, rising above 20C in the valleys, beware of dehydration.
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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and sunny weather, but a risk of scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy with a chance of very isolated thunder.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong sunshine
High UV levels, beware of sunburn. Warm temperatures, rising above 20C in the valleys, beware of dehydration.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Friday 17th May 2024
Last updated
Thu 16th May 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Warm sunshine for the Highlands, early mist patches clearing, localised showers forming mainly western areas, risk isolated thunderstorms toward late afternoon into evening. England & Wales mostly cloudy with patchy rain in morning, then brighter skies with local showery bursts.
Headline for West Highlands
Warm sun. Risk afternoon heavy showers. Breezier south.
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to northeasterly 10 to 20mph, strongest southern areas, in places gusty 25-30mph at times Loch Lomond to Arran.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but blustery around southern tops, may affect balance on exposed ridges.
How Wet?
Localised heavy showers later, possible thunder
Scattered showers forming during the afternoon, locally heavy with risk isolated thunder and lightning.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills mostly clear
In most areas the hills free of cloud. Risk of local patches drifting onto hills near Loch Lomond and Arran occasionally. Local fragments forming around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70% south, above 90% many areas.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often clear skies before noon, increasing cloudiness in the afternoon in most areas. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
10 to 13C, staying coolest on Arran. Feeling like below 5C if exposed to wind in south.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 18th May 2024
Last updated
Thu 16th May 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or northerly, 5 to 15mph, for a time windless inland areas. May reach 20mph on islands and nearest coast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Risk isolated showers later
Risk of one or two showers forming during the afternoon, mainly inland, chance of an isolated heavy burst later.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Possible low-level fog banks near to coasts and some sea lochs for a time. Brief fragments around some upper slopes, but cloud mostly above the tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best in morning, cloud bubbling up, locally filling in inland afternoon. Local mist at first, may leave slight haze, but visibility mostly good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
10 to 14C, warmest inland areas by afternoon. Feeling nearer 5C in breeze near coast.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 19th May 2024
Last updated
Thu 16th May 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or easterly, 5 to 15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Largely dry
Chance of an isolated afternoon shower mostly inland areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little
Patchy cloud around some upper slopes and fog in some glens around dawn, but dispersing to leave the mountains mostly clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 to 10C, locally warmer by afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Pressure will be fairly high this weekend into early next week. Mostly dry and quite warm for many places, but feeling cooler toward the north and east for a few days as air circulates around from the north. Easterly breezes remain the most common. Low cloud affecting eastern hills at times, western mountains more often clear. Localised showers forming in the afternoons, chance of an isolated heavy or thundery burst. Risk of more widespread rain developing by midweek with lower pressure likely, but much uncertainty about the position of developing weather systems by this stage.