Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
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.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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.
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
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Monday 9th December 2024
Last updated
Sun 8th Dec 24 at
3:15PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Calm and sunny conditions for the Highlands, some fog in the glens, plus frost. Chilly northeasterly winds for England & Wales, bringing cloud banks onto eastern hills and locally an odd light shower; dry and often sunny western areas.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Little wind. Dry, sunshine, patchy fog in glens.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Direction varied; 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negigible
How Wet?
Precipitation not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Possible fragments of fog on some slopes - higher mountains will be above this.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine and excellent or superb visibility - above mist/fog in a few valleys.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C - but above an inversion, warmer air on higher summits will extend downslope, rising to around +3C.
Freezing Level
Poorly defined freezing level: Partly frozen lower slopes after a frost. Above about 600m, terrain frozen.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Last updated
Sun 8th Dec 24 at
3:15PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable direction; less than 10mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Mountains clear
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine and superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C (lower slopes colder).
Freezing Level
Above the summits: but nearly all terrain frozen from valleys up after a frost.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Wednesday 11th December 2024
Last updated
Sun 8th Dec 24 at
3:15PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or westerly 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Dry
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Possible banks of cloud drifting around some northern corries. Fog in some valleys.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine and excellent visibility, above patchy fog lower slopes.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C (warmer than lower slopes).
Freezing Level
Terrain widely at least partly frozen, with frost in the glens.
Planning Outlook
High pressure centred over Scotland will dominate the weather until later this week. Winds gradually ease over England and Wales, whilst almost calm across much of Scotland. It will be extensively dry. Frost in valleys and glens most night, plus areas of low-level fog. Higher terrain substantially frozen, although air temperature will be several degrees above freezing above an inversion. Toward next weekend, as the high weakens and moves south, rain bearing fronts and stronger winds will increasingly affect at least northern Britain. Temperatures likely to fluctuate with some periods of thaw, but possibly still often sub-zero at least on Scottish mountains during mid-December.