Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Today's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 15th April 2025
Last updated
Mon 14th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Patchy rain and hill snow across Scotland. Cloud lifting and breaking, returning in showers. Patchy rain into England as well with more cloud here in the morning. Local slow-moving showery bursts into afternoon. Rain becoming persistent in south Wales and reaching north, becoming windy too with risk of gales here.
Headline for Lake District
Slow moving showery rain
How windy? (On the summits)
An early morning southwesterly wind eases around dawn to a variable 10-15mph or less. Winds turn northerly in the afternoon, rising to 15-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Morning light rain into scattered showers
Patchy light rain in the morning, developing into slow-moving areas of showery rain into the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Variable over higher areas
Covering some fells during the morning, mainly around rain. Lifting to upper slopes or to tops into afternoon with plenty of breaks, but returning and lowering in showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little sun, only weak glimpses through high cloud. Visibility very good away from showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
3 or 4C, a slight rise through the day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Last updated
Mon 14th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Very uncertain forecast detail: Risk northerly 25-40mph, but possibly variable and much lighter speeds.
Effect of the wind on you?
Beware risk of challenging conditions and significant wind chill at least part of the day. Possibly much more benign conditions.
How Wet?
Risk upland snow for several hours
Uncertain, but increasing risk of a extensive area of rain and hill snow above 500m moving northwards across the region.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive if rain/snow occurs
Risk shrouding the fells widely for much of the day. More broken patches on tops if only showery precipitation.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little if any sun. Visibility poor if rain/snow sets in, otherwise good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Detail uncertain: around 0C, possibly warming a few degrees. If stronger winds occur, chill factor feeling like -8C, or colder on high tops.
Freezing Level
Possibly down to 600-700m, mainly during precipitation; rising during afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 17th April 2025
Last updated
Mon 14th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 15-25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, higher winds starting to affect comfortable walking.
How Wet?
Some showery bursts
Showery bursts here and there through the day, falling as sleet or snow on fell tops.
Cloud on the hills?
Sometimes capping fell tops
Some morning cloud on south-facing slopes will break for frequently clear fells. Passing cloud banks with bases down to 900m come and go, briefly lowering when showery.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of sun between clouds. Excellent visibility, briefly poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C, rising to 5C
Freezing Level
At or just above highest fell tops at dawn, soon lifting entirely above summits.
Planning Outlook
A highly complex weather situation during this week as areas of low pressure circulate slowly near or across the British Isles. A mix of showers with hail and snow on hills, but at times a risk of more persistent and widespread rain and hill snow - particularly Wednesday, but a similar risk continues into the Easter period. Occasional windows of dry and clear conditions locally. Wind speeds very variable, often light, but beware periods of strengthening markedly to gale force over the hills. Temperatures generally cool, particularly compared to recent times, often near or below freezing on higher mountains.