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, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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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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.
Dry, Inversion
Banks of cloud or fog on lower or middle slopes, but higher terrain likely clear and sunny above an inversion.
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
Sunday 19th January 2025
Last updated
Sat 18th Jan 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Banks of low cloud over the southern Highlands and up the west coast to Skye, some patchy coastal drizzle. Many higher Scottish tops poking out above the cloud sheet. The northern Highlands sunnier. England & Wales sees fairly extensive low cloud, with only highest tops possibly poking just above cloud. Wind fairly light.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Cloud banks, but many high tops clear and sunny. Locally gusty.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly, 15mph and lower. Higher winds near mountain tops and eastern areas, up to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Few effects in most places. Some stability difficulties on higher peaks.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Low fog/cloud banks, clear higher
Fog common on low windward slopes and bottoms of glens near Loch Tay. Some thicker low clouds near higher mountain tops east of the A9, though clouds tops staying below 700m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% around Tay, 90% elsewhere
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely sunny above fog/cloud banks. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C, cooler in fog patches on lower and some middle slopes.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but some partly frozen terrain with frost both on lower and some higher slopes in places all day.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 20th January 2025
Last updated
Sat 18th Jan 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 20-25mph. Considerable gustiness through eastern valleys and near the Central Belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking starting to be impeded. Some buffeting in gusty areas affecting stability. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Little precipitation expected
Brief spells of light rain possible; sleet on higher tops.
Cloud on the hills?
Often clear, low clouds west of A9
Some persistent fog and low clouds west of the A9, clearer eastward near Glenshee.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% west, 70% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Where out of hill clouds, decent sunshine through some high clouds. Visibility good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C to 3C, warmer patches east of the A9. Feeling like -8C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Just above freezing on highest summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Last updated
Sat 18th Jan 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwest 20-25mph. Notably gustiness possible on higher terrain, particularly near Glenshee.
Effect of the wind on you?
Marked wind chill. Comfort of walking affected, gusts impacting stability.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Often covering tops, lower west
Varied, mostly high tops. More cloud west of A9, sometimes down to lower slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some glimpses of sun. Good visibility, hazy in low areas near the Central Belt.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1C Feeling like -10C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Mostly above the summits. May occasionally drop to high summits west of A9.
Planning Outlook
Gradually lowering pressure and falling temperature during the days ahead - mountain tops dropping sub-zero widely into midweek. Some areas of precipitation, most frequent in western Scotland early in the new week, falling as snow over higher terrain, although total amounts generally small. Blustery over some higher slopes with marked wind chill, but speeds relatively light for many into midweek. Winds are likely to strengthen toward next weekend as deeper areas of low pressure over the Atlantic approach. Late January is likely to see more frequent precipitation and periods of gales or possibly stormy winds at times; fluctuating temperatures and freeze-thaw cycles.