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.
Tuesday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Winter sunshine
Bright sunshine most of the day with the mountains generally free of cloud. Snow cover on higher terrain.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Winter sunshine
Bright sunshine most of the day with the mountains generally free of cloud. Snow cover on higher terrain.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Mar 26 at
3:56PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A breezy start in Scotland, particularly in the north, the wind easing to fairly small effects; light wind England and Wales. Dry and sunny for most hills, chilly temperatures. Some light rain affecting south Wales through the day, the associated cloud drifting into north Wales and the south Pennines with time.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
An early breeze, easing; mostly sunny, particularly inland
How windy? (On the Munros)
West-to-northwesterly 25-30mph from dawn, soon shifting westerly, easing to 15mph or often less and possibly a lull around Callander. A southwesterly shift late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, though the breeze may impede walking on high terrain in the north early in the day.
How Wet?
Precipitation not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Rare if any fragments of cloud, or mist lower down at first, all clearing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely sunny, at times weakened by variable high cloud. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C rising to +2C or locally 3C in strongest sun exposure.
Freezing Level
800m plus frost in most glens and sheltered lower slopes from dawn, rising to 1100-1200m afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Mar 26 at
3:56PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 25 to 40mph, very gusty in places around higher tops and locally downslope toward north.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking and balance affected on exposed ridges, more challenging in places. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Some light patchy rain
A little fine drizzle possible around cloud, then some patchy rain drifting from the south for several hours, though generally light in nature.
Cloud on the hills?
Risk persistent on many tops
Cloud banks may widely cover many hills above 700-800m, particularly south-facing slopes. Some breaks forming mainly north of major hill groups.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun mostly on northern aspects, but largely cloudy, some haze, but visibility fairly good out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 or 2C, rising a degree. Directly in the wind feeling like -10C.
Freezing Level
Patchy frost in glens and sheltered higher areas from dawn, thawing largely above the summits, locally freezing highest tops.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 5th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Mar 26 at
3:56PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 35-45mph, with strong gusts early. Easing slightly with time, 30-35mph into evening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous-to-arduous in exposure most of the day with significant wind chill. Strong buffeting gusts early in the day.
How Wet?
Drizzle early, more rain with time
Some fine drizzle in cloud on high terrain from before dawn (starting damp on exposed rocks), then rain arriving from the west, though often light with dry breaks. Turning to snow on tops with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive,
Cloud shrouds most terrain above 500-600m from dawn. A small lifting trend with breaks is possible for a few hours, some banks at variable heights (breaks between layers of cloud), but then becomes more extensive through afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some glimpses of weak sun here and there but largely cloudy. Variable visibility though often poor due to fog, rain, and haze to the east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C lowering to 1C. Feeling like -8 to -10C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, lowering late in the day to high summits.
Planning Outlook
Varying conditions over the next couple of weeks as areas of high pressure build across the British Isles then slip eastwards. Some dry and bright days with light winds mixed with periods of strengthening southerly winds bringing occasional rain coming in from the west - Thursday this week sees rain move increasingly onto northwestern hills. Temperatures will vary, often lifting just above freezing to higher tops, but occasionally dropping back below freezing - chillier air briefly later this week. Some frosts into valleys during clear-sky nights. Remaining old snow cover on Scottish mountains stays largely consolidated with little change, only patchy around highest tops in England and Wales with little impact on walking.