Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Monday'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 flurries
Occasional light snow flurries, sleet or rain lower elevations. Amounts little more than nuisance value, but locally more persistent and reducing visibility for periods.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
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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 flurries
Occasional light snow flurries, sleet or rain lower elevations. Amounts little more than nuisance value, but locally more persistent and reducing visibility for periods.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 26th January 2026
Last updated
Sun 25th Jan 26 at
4:15PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gale-force and very gusty southeasterly winds Scottish mountains, tending to strengthen. Patchy snow and low cloud affects the eastern Highlands; largely dry and clearer toward west/northwest. Some cloud breaks for the Lakes. Rain and upland gales moves into Wales from the west in the afternoon.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Upland gales, gusty. Light snow and low cloud.
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-southeasterly 35 to 45mph in morning, strengthening with time to a sustained 50-55mph afternoon up to dusk with powerful gusts, further strengthening early evening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly challenging; considerable buffeting making balance difficult in exposure. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Light snow fairly persistent
Substantial lying snow and drifts from previous falls. Frequent-to-persistent light snow continues on the high tops, most common near and east of the A9, though total amounts generally small. Snow more intermittent towards Loch Tay.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Blanket fog shrouds most mountains down to the middle slopes, lower on eastern hills with fog sometimes into the glens during snow. Highest bases towards central highlands but unlikely to break above 700m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Rare or no sun. Visibility very poor over hills, hazy lower down; difficult navigation in fog over snow cover.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2 or -3C. Feeling like -15 to -20C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
400-500m, local variation to 600m or above on some slopes mainly near Lochs Tay and Rannoch.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Last updated
Sun 25th Jan 26 at
4:15PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-southeasterly 55 to 70mph, speeds may reach up to 80mph higher exposed areas with powerful gusts downslope.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widely difficult conditions - stability and mobility likely only achieved with crouching/crawling. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow most of the day, becoming heavy
Persistent snowfall widely above 300-400m, sleet lower slopes, rain toward valleys nearer the central belt; risk of snow setting increasingly heavier widely with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding high terrain most or all day with bases to middle slopes near the east lowlands, which may drop lower more widely in heavier snow. Some higher breaks towards Loch Ericht, though unlikely above 800-900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Whiteout conditions on most high terrain in blowing snow, to some mid-elevations.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C. Feeling like -18 to -23C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
300-400m; may start to rise variably into the evening.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Last updated
Sun 25th Jan 26 at
4:15PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 40 to 60mph - some uncertainty, peak speeds may lessen for a time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult conditions with powerful gusts to some lower slopes. Significant wind chill. Chance of some improvement with time.
How Wet?
Patchy snow / rain
Snow may be frequent or persistent, but amounts fairly small, rain low-mid slopes up to 600m or higher with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the hills most or all day from low to mid-slopes upward. Highest cloud base toward and north of Loch Tay.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Whiteout if in cloud over snow cover; misty many hill slopes.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or -1C. Wind chill feeling like -10 to -15C.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m, rising slightly during daytime.
Planning Outlook
Powerful southeasterlies prevail across Scotland this week and many indications favour strong east or southeasterly winds onward into the first half of February. Scottish mountains are expected stay below freezing in the extended range, fresh heavy snowfalls giving substantial depths and drifts across south and eastern areas, much less snow northwestward. Hills in England and Wales will see varying freezing levels, sub-zero for periods to 600m or lower, but intermittently lifting just above the tops - a mix of rain and upland snowfall. A generally unsettled pattern with Atlantic lows continuing to frequently circulate over Britain on a southerly track, whilst high pressure resides away to the north.