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.
Sunday'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
Sunday 25th January 2026
Last updated
Sat 24th Jan 26 at
4:05PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Blustery for most, gales in Scotland which will be severe on high tops early. Continued snow and local whiteout conditions on high terrain in east Scotland, snowdrifts build here. Often raining over the Pennines and south Wales, more intermittent in north Wales and Lakeland (sleet or snow on high summits).
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Snowdrifts and whiteout conditions on high tops; gales
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly, starting near 45-55mph, strongest towards central highlands, risk up to 60mph over highest tops here. Easing with time to 35-40mph, lowest speeds around Glenshee.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging walking conditions in exposure most of the day; conditions easing, most notably in the east, though walking will remain arduous with balance challenges during daylight. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Hill snow may persist
Frequent or persistent snow flurries over much of the region, some steadier snowfall possible, sleet or rain on lower slopes, to some mid-heights.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Covering much high terrain all day, lowest cloud base on south and eastern aspects, consistently to middle and sometimes lower slopes. Some higher breaks possible around Loch Tay, but rarely above 700-800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and hazy. Poor visibility in snow, whiteout if in fog over snow cover on tops.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1 to -2C, starting to cool slightly from the east afternoon through nighttime. Feeling like -12 to -15C in the wind, or colder early in the day in exposure.
Freezing Level
600 to 800m; gradually lowering afternoon towards 600m widely and locally lower into nighttime.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 26th January 2026
Last updated
Sat 24th Jan 26 at
4:05PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 30-35mph, strengthening with time to a sustained 50mph by dusk with powerful gusts, further strengthening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly challenging; considerable buffeting making balance difficult in exposure. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Often snowing
Frequent-to-persistent snow on the high tops and slopes facing the eastern lowlands. The snow more showery towards Loch Ericht, though still rather frequent.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Blanket fog shrouds most mountains down to the middle slopes, lower on eastern hills with fog sometimes into the glens during snow. Highest bases towards central highlands but unlikely to break above 700m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Any sunshine unlikely. Visibility very poor or appalling due to snow and haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2 or -3C. Feeling like -15 to -20C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
300-500m, lowest freezing levels towards the eastern lowlands. Morning frosts are likely in elevated glens and corries.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Last updated
Sat 24th Jan 26 at
4:05PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East-southeasterly 55-65mph, speeds may reach up to 70mph+ in high western exposed areas with powerful gusts.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widely difficult conditions - stability and mobility likely only achieved with crouching/crawling. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow most of the day
Often snowing, most persistent on hills facing the eastern lowlands. A risk of more persistent and heavy snowfalls setting in from the west afternoon into evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Shrouding high terrain most or all day with bases to middle slopes on slopes near the east lowlands, which may at times drop lower during snow. Some higher breaks towards Loch Ericht, though unlikely above 800-900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull Whiteout conditions on most high terrain in blowing snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3C. Feeling like -18 to -23C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
300-400m, though locally down to glen level towards the central highlands.
Planning Outlook
An unsettled week ahead: a dominance of low pressure will bring periods of wet weather and gales (at times severe), to all areas. Winds will be predominantly east-southeasterly, particularly in Scotland, maintaining the cold air with freezing levels consistently to middle or lower slopes - wind chills will be severe. A near-term risk of flooding in the eastern highlands. Wind direction will be more variable in England and Wales, at times shifting south-southwesterly and drawing in milder air, brining freezing levels to upper slopes or even above the high summits. Low cloud often covering many hills with only local sunny breaks here and there.