Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Ben Alder, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
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.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling as snow on higher summits, at least part of the day. All falling as rain on lower and mid slopes, may even turn to rain higher up.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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.
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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.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling as snow on higher summits, at least part of the day. All falling as rain on lower and mid slopes, may even turn to rain higher up.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 15th April 2025
Last updated
Mon 14th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Patchy rain and hill snow across Scotland. Cloud lifting and breaking, returning in showers. Patchy rain into England as well with more cloud here in the morning. Local slow-moving showery bursts into afternoon. Rain becoming persistent in south Wales and reaching north, becoming windy too with risk of gales here.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Slow moving showers, snow on tops
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15mph or less in the morning. Gradually shifting westerly, then northwesterly by dusk, winds increasing around and after dusk to near 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, evening increase in winds starting to affect comfortable walking.
How Wet?
Occasional snow on tops, local showers
Risk patchy rain or snow on the Munros in the morning, possibly for extended periods around dawn towards Glenshee. By afternoon, few scattered slow-moving showers with possible hail.
Cloud on the hills?
Variable patches over higher areas
Patchy cloud banks around mid to upper slopes in the morning, lifting to higher tops with breaks forming. Returning and lowering during and just after showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun weak through high cloud, cloudier for periods. Visibility very good, reduced in precipitation, risk locally poor at times.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C, rising to 4C. Some warmer patches near 5C.
Freezing Level
1100-1200m, or slightly higher in afternoon away from showers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Last updated
Mon 14th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Very uncertain forecast detail: May be variable 10-15mph or less, but chance northerly 25-35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Most likely small, but beware of stronger chillier winds at least part of the day.
How Wet?
Risk persistent hill snow setting in
Highly uncertain: Possibly just patchy precipitation for a time, but increasing risk of more persistent rain and hill snow moving in from the south during the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Risk fairly extensive
Cloud banks may shroud eastern hills much of the day. More widespread if precipitation develops widely.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Becoming 30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun. Visibility often very good, but reducing where showers occur, risk more widely poor if hill snow sets in.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 to +2C. If stronger winds occur, chill factor feeling near to -10C.
Freezing Level
800 to 1100m, lowest in the morning and around precipitation.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 17th April 2025
Last updated
Mon 14th Apr 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 15-25mph. Gradually shifting southwesterly and easing through the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, higher winds starting to affect comfortable walking.
How Wet?
Some afternoon showers with hail
Substantially dry morning. Showers forming increasingly afternoon, sleet or snow on higher terrain. Risk heavy at times with hail.
Cloud on the hills?
Banks on high terrain in showers
Passing banks capping high tops with plenty of breaks. Cloud increasing through afternoon and bases briefly dropping to 900-1000m in passing showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%, becoming 50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun where high cloud breaks. Good visibility, becoming very poor in sleet/snow showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C, rising to 3C
Freezing Level
900m, rising to near the summits
Planning Outlook
A highly complex weather situation during this week as areas of low pressure circulate slowly near or across the British Isles. A mix of showers with hail and snow on hills, but at times a risk of more persistent and widespread rain and hill snow - particularly Wednesday, but a similar risk continues into the Easter period. Occasional windows of dry and clear conditions locally. Wind speeds very variable, often light, but beware periods of strengthening markedly to gale force over the hills. Temperatures generally cool, particularly compared to recent times, often near or below freezing on higher mountains.