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
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
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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Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
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
Saturday 21st December 2024
Last updated
Fri 20th Dec 24 at
12:04PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widespread storm force upland winds, strongest far north, around an intense low centred north of Scotland. Snow showers very frequent across W and NW Scotland; whilst further south showers, of snow only on higher tops. Overnight rain will clear Wales from the north morning and middle of day.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Storm force upland wind. Snow showers.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 65 to 75mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking difficult where exposed on lower slopes; higher up severe wind chill and any mobility often difficult. You could be repeatedly blown over.
How Wet?
Hail and snow showers
Showers increasingly frequent, particularly west of A9, although until late in day, substantially dry near and east of Glenshee. Hail, and to progressively lower slopes, snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive on higher slopes; may clear toward and east of Glenshee
Cloud base varying considerably; patches below 700m near precipitation (particularly west of A9), whilst at other times cloud base between 900 and near and east of Glenshee often above the summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sunshine, although sunnier particularly lower slopes near and east of Glenshee and Ochils. Varied visibility; appalling in snow to often very good of excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Dropping slowly to around -1C. Will feel as cold as minus 19C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Dropping slowly from 1050m at dawn to near 750m afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 22nd December 2024
Last updated
Fri 20th Dec 24 at
12:04PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 60mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking on lower slopes, whilst higher up severe wind chill and any mobility sometimes challenging.
How Wet?
Snow showers or flurries
Occasional snow showers, although near and south of Loch Tay only a few flurries. Rain only lowest slopes.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive across higher areas
Cloud base typically 900 to perhaps 1100m by late morning, although near showers, patches around 600m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine, particularly toward central belt. Very varied visibility, sometimes excellent, but very poor or appalling in snow/blowing snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C, may rise marginally through the day. Will feel as cold as minus 19C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
600m
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 23rd December 2024
Last updated
Fri 20th Dec 24 at
12:04PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West later southwesterly; a lull to around 20mph, perhaps strengthening toward 30mph afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small; but anticipate a change to considerable wind chill and more strenuous walking.
How Wet?
Risk rain later in day
Rain, or temporarily snow or refrozen rain above 700m, spreading east afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Confined to higher tops; highest cloud base south of Cairngorms
Moderate confidence of cloud lifting off summits below 900 to 1100m for a few hours, particularly toward and east of Glenshee. But risk deterioration as cloud fills in above 500m before dusk.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine as cloud thickens from west. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C rising to 0 to 2C toward or after dusk. Will feel as cold as minus 7C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
700m, transitioning to above the summits, initially near the west coast, afternoon onwards.
Planning Outlook
A change in the weather pattern from Tuesday as high pressure progressively envelops Wales and England. Here, as in S Scotland, extensively dry and much less windy. Mild - although frost in valleys some nights. Still windy Scottish Highlands, here very mild with lying snow substantially melting. Rain frequent NW Highlands, and less so W Highlands. Further east little or no rain.