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
Moderate breeze, fairly small impact
A noticeable breeze, locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect progress. 15-25mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow over higher ground, but wetter lower down with sleet or mostly rain on lowest terrain. The freezing level may vary locally and during the course of the day.
Cool
Feeling chilly on the hills, especially if exposed to any wind. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required
Extensive frozen mountain terrain with snow cover. Safe progress will require spikes, crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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Moderate breeze, fairly small impact
A noticeable breeze, locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect progress. 15-25mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow over higher ground, but wetter lower down with sleet or mostly rain on lowest terrain. The freezing level may vary locally and during the course of the day.
Cool
Feeling chilly on the hills, especially if exposed to any wind. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required
Extensive frozen mountain terrain with snow cover. Safe progress will require spikes, crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 9th December 2023
Last updated
Fri 8th Dec 23 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Patchy rain and snow on higher Scottish tops push north over the Highlands. Heavy rain sets in across south & central Scotland. Heavy rain moves across England and Wales in the morning, followed by showers. Varied winds, fairly light much of Scotland, but increasing upland gales for England, severe for Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Areas of rain and snow on tops. Varied winds and cloud.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly or variable 15 to 25mph, local lulls.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Periods of rain, snow tops
Areas of rain and upland snow on the Munros from dawn, tending to clear northwards for a time. Further rain and snow on tops pushing in from the south in the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Extensive hill fog throughout the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. Visibility poor, appalling in summit snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 or 2C. Feeling like -5C if exposed to breeze.
Freezing Level
1000 to 1200m, lowest in constant precipitation. Lying snow on higher terrain, icy in places.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 10th December 2023
Last updated
Fri 8th Dec 23 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly or variable, 10 to 20mph, possibly strengthening a little from south during the day, gusty on some slopes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly fairly small. Beware of locally increasingly gusty conditions.
How Wet?
Dry for a time, risk rain & snow moving in.
Patchy rain and summit snow around dawn soon clears. Then dry for several hours, but into afternoon risk of extensive rain and upland snow increasingly falling to mid-heights around 600m, perhaps lower.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, lowering in rain/snow
Shrouding most mountain tops throughout the day, varied banks in the morning, may allow some breaks to form between layers for a time. Filling in widely if precipitation sets in.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly overcast, some brighter skies for a time in morning. Visibility good when dry, but becoming poor if precipitation sets in.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 or 2C, dipping below 0C later. Wind chill feeling like -5C if exposed on tops.
Freezing Level
1000 to 1200m; most Munro tops at least part-frozen with varied snow cover. Lowering below 700m as precip sets in.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated
Fri 8th Dec 23 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Direction variable, most likely 10 to 20mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Patchy snow mainly east
Local showers or snow flurries above 900m, greatest risk toward the east of Glenshee. Central highlands may be largely dry, but risk patchy showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Often covering many tops
Varied banks of cloud or fog from lower elevations upward. Some slopes may be between cloud banks. May persist widely over tops, breaks locally west of A9.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy, glimpses of sun. Visibility mostly good out of cloud, but locally reduced around showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 or 2C. If exposed to breeze, feeling like -5C on tops.
Freezing Level
1000 to 1100m. Local frost pockets some glens at dawn.
Planning Outlook
Areas of low pressure dominate into the weekend and early next week bringing unsettled conditions as a series of fronts circulate over Britain. Periods of heavy rain, with snow over higher mountains in Scotland as tops stay near or just below freezing point. Some freeze-thaw higher up, but mid-heights generally above freezing - very wet underfoot due to rain and snowmelt, beware flooding of streams and rivers. Most tops in England and Wales above freezing with terrain not frozen apart from local snow pockets. Generally windy, gales or severe gales at times over the tops - strongest speeds most sustained for England and Wales. Least windy in northern Scotland.