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Final forecasting thoughts on the exceptional heat on Tuesday
POSTED BY Garry // 18th Jul 22

Key messages - don't underestimate valley and upland heat, be aware of extremely dry ground and fire.

Watch for unexpected high maximum temperatures
POSTED BY Garry // 16th Jul 22

Some spots north of the Cairngorms could also see mid 30s Celsius on Tuesday.

Extreme heat on the way
POSTED BY Garry // 15th Jul 22

Forecasting thoughts for early next week.

Frequent Heavy Showers in NW Scotland
POSTED BY Mehmet // 27th May 22

Why have we been getting frequent, intense showers in north west Scotland? Mehmet explains what's driving our recent weather.

Winter & Summer Showers
POSTED BY Mehmet // 2nd Apr 22

How do showers differ between summer and winter? Mehmet explores a day when the UK experienced both winter and summer weather patterns.

Don’t let a slip ruin your trip
POSTED BY Garry // 24th Mar 22

Experts warn it’s still time to #ThinkWINTER in the highlands

Strong downslope gusts: Why?
POSTED BY Mehmet // 20th Mar 22

Some days there are strong gusts on the supposedly sheltered sides of mountains. Mehmet explores why we get these gusts and how much this happened on Saturday 19th March 2022 in Coire an t-Sneachda in the Cairngorms National Park.

Snowy mountains this week
POSTED BY Garry // 19th Feb 22

Scottish mountains mostly sub-zero with considerable snow.

Weather warning for mountaineers
POSTED BY Garry // 17th Feb 22

Severe weather in the mountains to continue into next week

Thoughts on a stormy day out
POSTED BY Mehmet // 9th Dec 21

Experience of Storm Barra on the mountains.

#ThinkWINTER in the mountains
POSTED BY Garry // 2nd Dec 21

Make sure you have the right info for your adventures

Winter-time showers and a Pembroke Dangler!
POSTED BY Garry // 5th Nov 21

Welcome to wintry weather patterns!

Cairngorm cap cloud = strong winds
POSTED BY Richard // 30th Oct 21

Local gusty winds to the lee of the Cairngorms