Southeastern Highlands
The southern highlands as far west as the central highlands and north to Ben Alder, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 4th December 2020
Last updated
Thursday 3rd December 2020 at
4:25 PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Areas of snowfall will pivot in from the east to affect many areas of Scotland and Northern England through the day. Accompanied by upland gales giving severe wind chill for periods, but a substantial lull is likely S Pennines. Across Wales, snow showers later give way to persistent snow.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Upland gales, severe wind chill and snow; periods of whiteout higher slopes.
How windy? (On the Munros)
North or northeasterly, speeds may vary, but for periods risk 40-50mph high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Prepare for difficult conditions and severe wind chill on the mountains.
How Wet?
Periods of snow
Persistent snow coming in from the east likely to set in extensively for periods across the mountains. Becoming sleet or rain on lower slopes with time. Whiteout at times on higher terrain.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Blanket cloud likely to cover many mountains much of the day, particularly where snow sets in. Risk forming to lower slopes near and east of Glenshee.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun unlikely. Visibility likely widely very poor, appalling conditions in snow and cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-4C, rising to -2C, in places 0C. Will feel closer to -20C or below in exposure to the strongest winds.
Freezing Level
Varied. Terrain frozen from most glens up in morning, and locally may stay near zero. Tending to rise to 800-1000m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 5th December 2020
Last updated
Thursday 3rd December 2020 at
4:25 PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly, 20 to 35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Risk of sometimes arduous walking conditions, giving severe wind chill on higher terrain.
How Wet?
Snow flurries
Risk of occasional snow, mostly flurries. Many areas may escape frequently dry through the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly higher areas
Likely often covering higher slopes, mostly above 800m. May persist east of the A9. Further west only fragments around summits and corries and some breaks possible to high tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of sun. Visibility at times very good, but reduced around precipitation.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C
Freezing Level
Around 700m, but also sub-zero some sheltered glens after dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 6th December 2020
Last updated
Thursday 3rd December 2020 at
4:25 PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Low confidence in detail: Northeasterly 15 to 25mph, may be significant lull later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Beware of marked wind chill at times across higher slopes.
How Wet?
Periods of snow, may set in.
Periods of snow through the day, at times heavy and may set in for several hours to give whiteout conditions across higher areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Cloud covering the hills extensively through the day. Widely to lower slopes in snow.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. Visibility often poor or very poor with periods of whiteout possible higher slopes.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C
Freezing Level
600-700m, but also sub-zero some sheltered glens after dawn.
Planning Outlook
Cold weather patterns are likely to prevail well into December. A period of constant freeze, at least on the Scottish Munros, but often near or below zero on many lower summits across Britain. Upland terrain becoming extensively snow covered as bands of precipitation circulate slowly around low pressure - substantial snowfalls likely across many uplands, and snow may well lie for periods to lower slopes. Wind speed and direction will vary considerably, occasionally gale force. An east or northeasterly common across northern Britain.