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
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 21st November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Heavy snow showers with gales in the Highlands. Southern Scotland and northern England mostly sunny, cold, windy at times, only isolated snowfall near the coasts. In Wales changeable conditions, from snowfall and whiteouts to sunny spells with a few clouds. Chilly.
Headline for Lake District
Mostly dry, breezy, cold. Sun coming and going
How windy? (On the summits)
West to northwesterly, starting 15 to 30mph, varying. Likely to speed up afternoon to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Variable, buffeting with marked wind chill and impeded walking, balance on high ridges affected especially strongly afternoon, any movement arduous.
How Wet?
Risk showers mainly near coast
Sleet & snow showers possible, more often rain near the coast (within 10-15km from coastline snowline near 300m), inland above 100m snow. Risk isolated lightning. Precipitation less likely east of Borrowdale, risk smallest Blencathra.
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud forming near the coast
Hills mostly clear, but visibility strongly reducing in eventual snowfall. Cloud patches may form afternoon and near the coast any time of the day.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny away from the southwestern coast of Cumbria, toward coast clouds widely covering the sky. Visibility mostly very good, but drastically reduced in showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-2C. Feeling near -10C in wind.
Freezing Level
Near 500m by the coast, inland 100-300m. Rising to 500-700m.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 22nd November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly, 15 to 30mph, easing through the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous in places, marked wind chill. Balance affected especially on ridges. Wind effect becoming small.
How Wet?
Snow showers, possibly intense coast
Snow and hail showers fairly frequent or persistent near the coast, rare elsewhere. Below 500m rain. Chance isolated lightning. Toward Skiddaw and Blencathra most likely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clear, covered near showers
Thick cloud cover where snow is falling, down to 300-600m, mainly coast, often breaking. North Lakes and east of Borrowdale hills clear.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, hills nearest to the coatline (Black Combe, maybe Scafell) dull at times, possible whiteouts in snowfall. Bright with good visibility High Street to Blencathra.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Near 0C
Freezing Level
400-700m, rising a little through the day. Well inland (Haweswater, Ambleside) 100-300m in the morning.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 23rd November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 40 to 70mph, high variability in time and space. Gusts 80mph possible.
Effect of the wind on you?
Severe conditions, any activity on the exposed ridges highly dangerous regardless of experience.
How Wet?
Heavy snowfall becoming heavy rainfall
Heavy snowfall in the morning, 10-20cm of fresh snow within a few hours possible. Snow becoming wet afternoon as snowfall changes into rainfall.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills covered extensively, whiteout
Hills fully covered, very likely all day. With intense snowfall whiteout frequent.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Very low
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, zero visibility, whiteout.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-2C rising to +6C
Freezing Level
Often 100-300m or lower during morning snowfall, but rising above all summits during the day.
Planning Outlook
Weekend will start with heavy snowfall for many mountains. With significant warming, from Saturday afternoon change into snow, perhaps locally freezing rain for a while. On Sunday frequent rain, freezing level above all summits. On both weekend days severe winds even in the valleys! Next week with start with some cooling, mix of rain and snow showers, then dry for Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday night another warm front will move over the UK southwest to northeast, bringing rain and strong winds. Later, milder and moderately wet.