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
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Mild
Temperatures +5C or above on higher summits. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling cool if exposed to breeze higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
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Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Mild
Temperatures +5C or above on higher summits. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling cool if exposed to breeze higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 21st February 2025
Last updated
Thu 20th Feb 25 at
3:45PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Severe conditions over the mountains, storm-force winds most of daylight. Wet all day most areas, heaviest rain on south-facing hill groups, risk of local flooding. Least rain toward far north of the Highlands. Cloud shrouding the hills widely. Well above freezing with an ongoing thaw.
Headline for Lake District
Stormy upland winds. Frequent or persistent rain.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 60-80mph for most of daylight, powerful gusts in places downslope to north. Speeds moderating evening into night.
Effect of the wind on you?
Any mobility very difficult on higher fells; walking challenging even on mid to lower slopes in exposure. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain persistent, heavy south
Rain persistent in most places, heaviest over south and southwestern fells. Occasionally easing off toward Keswick. Rain fading widely toward dusk. Very wet underfoot, particularly southwestern areas, streams in spate.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, some variability north
Extensive low cloud across most areas, bases lowest slopes upward in the south. Bases higher but variable north, highest terrain always foggy.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
No sun expected. Mostly very poor visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7C, cooling a degree or two near dusk. Feeling as cold as -10C in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 22nd February 2025
Last updated
Thu 20th Feb 25 at
3:45PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 25-35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking becoming impeded, balance and stability challenged on exposed terrain. Notable wind chill.
How Wet?
Drizzly southwest
Intermittent or frequent drizzle around Coniston/Wast Water and nearby fells. Often dry north and east.
Cloud on the hills?
Frequent southwest, patchy northeast
Frequent or persistent cloud on and around the Scafell range, bases reaching mid slopes at times. Patchy banks with clear spells Ullswater and Keswick.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30% southwest, 70% northeast
Sunshine and air clarity?
Northeast frequently sunny after noon. Mostly good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
3C. Wind feeling like -5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 23rd February 2025
Last updated
Thu 20th Feb 25 at
3:45PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South to southwesterly 50 to 70mph, for periods over 80mph at least in gusts on higher tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Severe conditions: mobility challenging across the fells, frequently knocking you off your feet where exposed higher up.
How Wet?
Heavy rain
Rain setting in around dawn, soon heavy, continuing for several hours at least, possibly wet much of the daytime, although during afternoon may become showery.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the fells likely all day, from low-to-mid slopes upward south and western Lakes, mid-slopes northern areas. Highest of any breaks in Ullswater area.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull, sun unlikely. Hazy, poor visibility in precipitation.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C rising to 5C. Feeling like -10 to -15C due to wind chill.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
All terrain will have thawed by the weekend; very wet underfoot with several spells of heavy rainfall, highest totals on south & southwest-facing hills bringing local flooding. A relative improvement on Saturday for many places, but remaining windy, up to gale-force higher northern Scottish tops - rain still frequent around Skye. Deteriorating again into Sunday with further storm-force mountain winds. Chillier westerly winds prevail next week, a return to mostly sub-freezing conditions over Scottish Munros, whilst lower Scottish hills plus mountains in England & Wales will see some freeze and thaw. Showery conditions with hail and upland snow, mixed with occasionally more widespread precipitation.