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Viewing forecast for Thursday, 17th May, 2012

Forecast last reviewed on Wednesday, 16/05/12 at 07:56


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Summary for all mountain areas


How Windy?

Southeasterly, 10 to 20mph.

Effect Of Wind?

Small


How Wet?

Threat constant light snow

Threat of areas of rain, or snow above about 550m enveloping the region. In places it could fall for many hours, but overall most precipitation light.


Cloud on the hills?

Developing widely in precipitation

Confidence low: cloud may be mostly above the summits, but in precipitation fragments forming from low levels upwards. However, threat areas of widespread low cloud, base 400 to 700m, this shrouding some areas all day.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

30%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Little if any sunshine. The air very clear.


How Cold? (at 900m)

-1C.

Freezing level

800m.


Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Friday, 18th May, 2012


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