Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
Thursday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Thursday 5th February 2026
Last updated
Wed 4th Feb 26 at
4:39PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gale-force easterly winds, up to storm-force over the tops of the Highlands with severe wind chill; powerful gusts downslope into the glens. Further snowfalls over E & SE Highlands, sleet or rain lower down; low cloud and whiteout over hills. England and Wales: Rain and upland snow focused east Wales and into Pennines.
Headline for Peak District
Strong to gale force easterly winds. Periods of rain and summit snow.
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 40 to 45mph, gusty 50mph in places higher moors and some edges.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult mobility across higher terrain, gusts making balance challenging on some slopes. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain and upland snow
Periods of rain and upland snow across the hills, mostly rain below 400m, may be persistent for several hours at a time during day.the day as a front edges north.
Cloud on the hills?
Often covering higher tops
Banks of cloud often covering higher moors above 500-600m, lowest toward east. Some breaks occasionally further westward.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy and hazy, some brighter moments toward west, but little if any sun.
Temperature (at 600m)
0 or -1C, tending to drop slightly from east later in day. Wind chill feeling like -10 to -13C.
And in the valleys
3 or 4C, little change night into day.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Friday 6th February 2026
Last updated
Wed 4th Feb 26 at
4:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 35 to 40mph, powerful gusts higher tops and edges, locally downslope to west; may lessen SE'ly later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions much of the day, arduous walking, buffeting gusts knocking you off balance. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow for several hours over hills
Frequent or persistent snow over the hills in the morning, sleet or rain below 300m, may turn wetter higher up before fading. Occasional rain or sleet showers later.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive across higher areas
Covering the hills widely, above 400-500m or lower in the morning. Base may gradually rise, highest of any breaks toward west in afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull, murky in morning, poor visibility over hills; may become brighter afternoon, but still hazy.
Temperature (at 600m)
0 or 1C. Wind chill feeling like -10 to -13C.
And in the valleys
1 to 3C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 7th February 2026
Last updated
Wed 4th Feb 26 at
4:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South-easterly 15 to 25mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Mostly dry, risk showery bursts later.
Any early spots of rain from dawn fading, to leave dry conditions mostly. Later in the day, most likely after dark, risk of bursts of rain moving in from the south.
Cloud on the hills?
Covering hills widely
Be prepared for the hills to be frequently if not extensively covering in fog above 500m, with occasional patches below this level at times.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
No sun expected. Rather murky over higher terrain, and a general haze.
Temperature (at 600m)
1C lifting to 4C
And in the valleys
5 or 6C
Planning Outlook
Cold east or southeasterly winds prevail, but less cold widely over the weekend as freezing level lifts somewhat from the south, rising just above freezing point in Scotland toward 1000m. Colder air then likely returns from east next week. Further snowfalls mostly over eastern hills in Scotland, occasionally hills in England & Wales, mixed with rain here. Indications of less precipitation and lower wind speeds for periods during next week. Highest cloud breaks west & northwest Scotland, where terrain will be very dry toward west coast.