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
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Extreme Cold
Significant wintry conditions - well below freezing over higher terrain all day, feeling bitterly cold due to wind chill. Difficult conditions. Frostbite and hypothermia risk. Substantial protective clothing is required.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Extreme Cold
Significant wintry conditions - well below freezing over higher terrain all day, feeling bitterly cold due to wind chill. Difficult conditions. Frostbite and hypothermia risk. Substantial protective clothing is required.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 21st November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Heavy snow showers with gales in the Highlands. Southern Scotland and northern England mostly sunny, cold, windy at times, only isolated snowfall near the coasts. In Wales changeable conditions, from snowfall and whiteouts to sunny spells with a few clouds. Chilly.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
A few snow showers, upland gales, very cold
How windy? (On the Munros)
North-northwesterly, varying - often 40-50mph, gusting 55-60mph. Strongest east.
Effect of the wind on you?
Considerable buffeting and risk movement becoming very difficult at times. Strong wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow showers, some areas dry
Snow and hail showers, mostly occasional. Dry or only rare showers east of Glenshee, toward Ochils and generally hills southeast of Pitlochry.
Cloud on the hills?
Breaks in cloud frequent
Cloud only on hills higher than 700m, but may reduce visibility to zero in snow showers. Breaks in cloud frequent.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Intermittent sun, often hiding behind thick showery clouds near highest tops. Visibility mostly very good, reduced to zero in occasional showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-4 to -2C. Feeling below -10C in wind.
Freezing Level
Near 500m by the coast, inland 100-300m. Rising to 500-700m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 22nd November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly, easing from 30mph to soon 15-20mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous in the morning, later wind effect becoming small.
How Wet?
Extensively dry, rare snowfall
Mostly dry, north of Pitlochry and Glenshee low risk brief, isolated snow and hail shower.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clear
Cloud patches near highest tops possible in the morning, but hills generally clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, a few clouds toward the east and near tops above 1000m in the morning. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C
Freezing Level
Most terrain frozen down to valley bottom at start. Freezing level rising to 600m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 23rd November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 50 to 70mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Severe conditions, any activity on the exposed ridges highly dangerous regardless of experience.
How Wet?
Heavy snowfall, changing into rain
Early morning dry, around noon heavy snowfall moving in from the southwest. Snowfall widespread. In the evening gradual transition into rain. Until then, widely near 10cm fresh, wet snow, locally more.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills covered extensively, whiteout
Hills fully covered, very likely all day. With intense snowfall whiteout frequent.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Very low
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, zero visibility, whiteout.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Rising from -5C to +3C
Freezing Level
Variable, at first near sea level inland, rising to above the summits afternoon.
Planning Outlook
Weekend will start with heavy snowfall for many mountains. With significant warming, from Saturday afternoon change into snow, perhaps locally freezing rain for a while. On Sunday frequent rain, freezing level above all summits. On both weekend days severe winds even in the valleys! Next week with start with some cooling, mix of rain and snow showers, then dry for Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday night another warm front will move over the UK southwest to northeast, bringing rain and strong winds. Later, milder and moderately wet.