Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Wednesday'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
Snowfall continuous or frequent over the mountains, beware of conditions becoming challenging on higher terrain. At lower elevations falling as rain.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
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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
Snowfall continuous or frequent over the mountains, beware of conditions becoming challenging on higher terrain. At lower elevations falling as rain.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Snowdrifts
Considerable lying snow over the mountains, with substantial drifting in places.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Feb 26 at
4:25PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Easterly winds gale force across northern Scotland, easing further south. Ongoing snowfalls over E & SE Highlands, sleet or rain lower down; low cloud and whiteout over hills. Early sleet or snow over northern England fades, but low cloud lingers. Largely dry much of Wales, clearer hills west, but increasingly windy.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales ease. Persistent snow and low cloud, whiteout.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 40 to 50mph, strongest early morning, very gusty for a time, peak speeds tending to lessen, may drop below 30mph into afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions with frequent buffeting gusts and significant wind chill, some improvement with time.
How Wet?
Snow continuing, sleet/rain lower down
Snow fairly persistent across the hills, most continuous in east; sleet or rain lower slopes, locally varied up to 500m by afternoon, particularly west. Into night, turning to sleet or rain to some higher elevations.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Cloud shrouding many hills from mid slopes upward, highest bases and local breaks possible near and northwest of Loch Tay.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull or misty. Whiteout over tops in fog and snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2 or -3C, rising slightly during day, toward 0C into the night. Wind chill feeling like -12 to -17C.
Freezing Level
400m to 600m, typically highest further west, locally variable, tending to rise slightly during day, above 800m into night.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 5th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Feb 26 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 45 to 60mph, typically strongest central highlands, risk 70mph, sudden powerful gusts near major summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult mobility, violent gusts may knock you over in places. Significant wind chill, severe over high terrain.
How Wet?
Snow mostly eastern hills
Snow flurries, more frequent or fairly persistent over hills east of the A9, mostly rain at first below 500-600m, but becoming snow to lowering elevations in east. Patchier toward west of Loch Tay.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, lowest east
Shrouding higher terrain widely, lowest on east and southern upslopes, cloud base 600 to 800m, typically higher toward Loch Tay and Rannoch, some breaks mostly on northwest aspects.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, some glimpses of sun mainly furthest west. Hazy, often whiteout over higher terrain in cloud and snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 or -2C, coldest east, later lowering a degree or so from east. Wind chill feeling like -15 to -20C.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m, lowering with time in east, later toward 400-500m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 6th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Feb 26 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 45-50mph, to nearer 60mph around higher summits, local powerful gusts downslope west of high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult mobility on high terrain, buffeting gusts knocking you off balance some lower slopes. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow most continuous east
Snow frequent, or more persistent east of the A9, intermittent flurries toward and northwest of Loch Tay; sleet or rain below 200-300m.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive across higher areas
Covering the mountains widely, above 600-800m in eastern areas, 800-1000m further west, occasional breaks furthest west.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely cloudy, some brighter moments furthest west. Whiteout over the mountains in snow and cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3 or -4C (to -6C on highest summits). Wind chill feeling like -17 to -20C.
Freezing Level
300-400m, but locally more variable up to 600m toward Callander.
Planning Outlook
East or southeasterly winds prevail, persistent gales later this week, severe chill factor over the mountains. Freezing levels will vary, lowering widely again below 600m during Thursday, though staying higher in Wales; then less cold widely into the weekend, rising just above freezing point in Scotland toward 1000m or briefly higher. Colder air then likely returns from east next week. Further snowfalls mostly over eastern hills in Scotland, occasionally hills in England & Wales, mixed with rain here. Indications of less precipitation and lower wind speeds for periods during next week. Highest cloud breaks generally west & northwest Scotland.