Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
The entire Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines AONB, including the Three Peaks and Cross Fell, plus Howgills, also south to Forest of Bowland.
Sunday'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+
Heavy snow
Continuous or almost constant heavy snowfall, large flakes falling to low elevations. Beware of near-zero visibility from falling or blowing snow, risk of blizzard conditions.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards such as cornices.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
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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+
Heavy snow
Continuous or almost constant heavy snowfall, large flakes falling to low elevations. Beware of near-zero visibility from falling or blowing snow, risk of blizzard conditions.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards such as cornices.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Sunday 22nd December 2024
Last updated
Sat 21st Dec 24 at
12:03PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Very severe conditions due to widespread storm force northwesterly winds across the mountains. Frequent snow showers will come in off the sea, extending well inland and in some areas merging to give almost constant snow and whiteout for a few hours.
Headline for Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Storm force upland wind. Frequent snow showers easing; chance thunder.
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 55mph, perhaps 65mph on higher tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking on lower slopes, whilst higher up severe wind chill and any mobility challenging, particularly near precipitation.
How Wet?
Frequent hail and snow; risk whiteout
Snow and hail showers, or sometimes almost constant precipitation, mostly rain valleys and lower slopes. Small risk thunder. Will ease to only flurries afternoon - and mostly only flurries all day northern Pennines.
Cloud on the hills?
Frequently covering higher areas; but very varied
Near precipitation cloud sometimes below 400m particularly Yorkshire Dales. Otherwise, breaks to 750m - perhaps extensively N Pennines cloud free.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%, but 70% N Pennines
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sunshine, mainly afternoon. More extensive sun N Pennines. Very varied visibility, sometimes excellent, but appalling or perhaps near zero in snow/blowing snow.
How Cold? (at 700m)
-1C, slight rise through day. Will feel as cold as minus 16C directly in the wind.
And in the valleys
Around 5C, but nearer 2C at times in precipitation.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Monday 23rd December 2024
Last updated
Sat 21st Dec 24 at
12:03PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwest backing westerly; easing from 30mph at dawn, then a lull to around 25mph. Will strengthen again toward dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly fairly small; but anticipate periods of considerable wind chill and more strenuous walking.
How Wet?
Rain later in day
Rain, or possibly temporarily snow or refrozen rain on highest tops, spreading east afternoon (probably not until almost dark).
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly confined to or above higher tops
Cloud probably lifting off most or all summits for several hours. But anticipate cloud to lower onto the hills toward dusk as rain approaches.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60% later dropping from west to 20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine before cloud thickens from west. Visibility mostly excellent.
How Cold? (at 700m)
0C, perhaps 3C before dusk. Will feel as cold as minus 7C directly in the wind.
And in the valleys
Slight frost some valleys at dawn; will reach around 5C in the afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Yorkshire Dales & North Pennines
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Last updated
Sat 21st Dec 24 at
12:03PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 25-30mph, but on some higher tops 35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous and wind chill considerable; sudden gusts reaching some lower slopes and valleys.
How Wet?
Rain on and off; very little eastern hills
Rain and drizzle frequent western Yorkshire dales, and often light and patchy elsewhere.
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of cloud across even many lower slopes.
Cloud base widely below 200 or 300m western dales in Yorkshire. Elsewhere, the cloud a little higher, nearer 450m, and rarely above 600m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine rarely coming through some valleys, mainly N Pennines. Widely poor visibility.
How Cold? (at 700m)
8C. Will feel as cold as minus 4C where exposed to the wind
And in the valleys
11 to in some eastern dales 13 or 14C.
Planning Outlook
A change in the weather pattern from Tuesday as high pressure progressively envelops Wales and England. Here (and also in S Scotland), extensively dry and the and progressively dropping, initially across Wales. Mild - although frost in valleys some nights. Still windy Scottish Highlands, here very mild with lying snow substantially melting. Rain frequent NW Highlands, and less so W Highlands. Further east little or no rain.