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+
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Mild
Temperatures +5C or above on higher summits. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling cool if exposed to breeze higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
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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+
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Mild
Temperatures +5C or above on higher summits. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling cool if exposed to breeze higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 21st February 2025
Last updated
Thu 20th Feb 25 at
3:45PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Severe conditions over the mountains, storm-force winds most of daylight. Wet all day most areas, heaviest rain on south-facing hill groups, risk of local flooding. Least rain toward far north of the Highlands. Cloud shrouding the hills widely. Well above freezing with an ongoing thaw.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Stormy upland winds. Extensive rain, often heavy.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly, 60-80mph for most of daylight. Top speeds lessen evening into night, but gales likely continue.
Effect of the wind on you?
Any mobility very difficult on mountains; walking challenging even on mid to lower slopes in exposure. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain most of the day
Persistent often heavy rain through the day. Very wet underfoot, streams in spate, risk local flooding.
Cloud on the hills?
Widespread low cloud
Fairly extensive cloud down to mid-slopes all day, lower at times.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Below 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Visibility mostly very poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 to 7C. A slight cooling trend from west in the afternoon Feeling as cold as -12C in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 22nd February 2025
Last updated
Thu 20th Feb 25 at
3:45PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 25-35mph, risk up to 40mph around dawn.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking often strenuous. Stability regularly challenged in high winds. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Little precipitation expected
Some spells of light drizzle may approach Loch Tay, brief flurries on Munros.
Cloud on the hills?
Patchy with clear spells
Patchy cloud banks in most places, bases staying mostly above 900m. Perhaps often clear around Glenshee.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sunshine, some longer spells in the east. Mostly excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C. Feeling like -8C in the wind.
Freezing Level
1200m
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 23rd February 2025
Last updated
Thu 20th Feb 25 at
3:45PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southwesterly 60 to 80mph, up to 90mph at least in gusts for periods on higher mountains.
Effect of the wind on you?
Severe conditions: mobility challenging even at mid-elevations, frequently knocking you off your feet where exposed.
How Wet?
Heavy rain, showers later
Rain setting in from the west at or before dawn, soon widely heavy, briefly wet snow on high tops. By afternoon, clusters of showers, merging into frequent rain west of the A9; back to snow on high tops into night.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the mountains most or all day, lowest cloud bases to mid or some lower slopes in the morning. Lifting higher up into the afternoon, but likely to persist over higher terrain, rare brief breaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast for several hours, then some glimpses of sun forming, mainly toward east. Slight haze, poor visibility in precipitation.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 to 3C. Feeling like -15C or below due to wind chill.
Freezing Level
Close to freezing above 1000-1200m early in day, but likely rising above all tops. Starting to lower again onto tops into night.
Planning Outlook
All terrain will have thawed by the weekend; very wet underfoot with several spells of heavy rainfall, highest totals on south & southwest-facing hills bringing local flooding. A relative improvement on Saturday for many places, but remaining windy, up to gale-force higher northern Scottish tops - rain still frequent around Skye. Deteriorating again into Sunday with further storm-force mountain winds. Chillier westerly winds prevail next week, a return to mostly sub-freezing conditions over Scottish Munros, whilst lower Scottish hills plus mountains in England & Wales will see some freeze and thaw. Showery conditions with hail and upland snow, mixed with occasionally more widespread precipitation.