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
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Last updated
Tue 2nd Jul 24 at
2:10PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Wet day for most in the mountains, with low cloud and often windy conditions. Particularly in Scotland murky and chilly winds, persistent rain in the west, on and off in the east Highlands. In England frequent rain spells, in Wales mostly showers on the western coastal hills, fading toward the evening.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Frequent rain, especially west. Windy, becoming cold
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwest turning westerly, starting 25 to 30mph, likely increasing further later in daytime to 35-40mph on exposed hills.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions on higher mountains, frequent buffeting, gusts affecting balance. Feeling distinctly cold.
How Wet?
Rain on and off
Rain and drizzle on and off much of the day, most persistent central Highlands, some steadier rain as fronts move through in the morning. Smaller amounts east from Glenshee.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive higher areas
Often covering many Munros, for periods below 800m west of the A9. Some breaks higher up furthest east in the evening.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast most of the day, a few breaks late afternoon. Visibility poor at times due to rain, some improvements, more often good in east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 to 6C, dropping to 3C later in day. Wind chill feeling like -5C or later colder.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but only just above freezing on the highest summits by late evening.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 4th July 2024
Last updated
Tue 2nd Jul 24 at
2:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 30 to 40mph on some higher peaks. Strengthening during the day. Gusts up to 55mph possible.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous, walking becoming difficult. Buffeting leads to highly affected stability and significant wind chill factor.
How Wet?
Mostly dry start, showers afternoon
Mostly dry in the morning, perhaps light rain west of A9. In the afternoon developing showers, heavy bursts locally in the west, east of Lochnagar only a few drops or staying dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills mostly clear, covering in showers
West of A9 banks of clouds at times covering the tops, thickening and lowering in the afternoon. Toward the east cloud patches on various levels at start, soon breaking and clearing the hills, but returning in afternoon showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, brief bright spells around and east of Lochnagar possible. Mostly good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 to 7C. Feeling below -5C in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 5th July 2024
Last updated
Tue 2nd Jul 24 at
2:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Becoming showery afternoon
At dawn drizzle confined to highest mountains, soon becoming dry, perhaps except Loch Tay surroundings. Afternoon little more widespread showers, but staying mostly dry east of A9 - although increasing risk of shower late afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Highest tops covered
Cloud above most hills, but highest tops often covered. Cloud shrouding the hills more often west of A9 and in the afternoon in places of heavier showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun and clouds, best in the morning east of A9. Good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 to 8C
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Cooling in the night to Thursday, with sleet falling on highest Scottish peaks. A trough arriving on Thursday to Scotland brings another wet day on the Highlands with upland gales. England and Wales, although very windy and gusty, should get some sun between common showers, perhaps excluding Lake District and North Pennines, where clouds and rain still dominate. Damp, but generally much drier on Friday, some rain still in West and Northwest Highlands, in Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia and Peak District. Uncertain development further on, most likely fairly cold for the season. Chance for fine conditions during the weekend but unstable air may cause locally heavy showers or thunderstorms.