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.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
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
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Last updated
Mon 9th Feb 26 at
4:07PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Windy and significant chill factor for the Highlands - murky and snow falling over the hills most persistent in eastern Scotland, rain below 600m. Better toward northwest, some cloud breaks toward coast. In northern England, lessening wind, patchy rain fading, low cloud rising higher. Drier until later for Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Strong, gusty wind. Persistent hill snow and blanket low cloud.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 30 to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly arduous with height: here and there sudden gusts reaching lower slopes northwest of major summits. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain and snow frequently
Rain, drizzle or above about 600m snow - but wetter higher up toward west, in places rain at times up to 800-900m. Will rarely cease most of region although total precipitation small central highlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive from low levels up
Persistent fog above 300 to 450m generally highest central highlands.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Dull and murky or misty. Difficult navigation where in fog over snow cover and where snow also blows around.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or -1C. Will feel near -12C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
800 to 1000m, highest typically west of the A9.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Last updated
Mon 9th Feb 26 at
4:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly in the range 30 to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widely arduous or difficult walking and significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow; probably almost constant
Frequent or constant snow much of region, although mostly below 400 to 600m (may lower through the day). Generally lightest and most patchy snow will be near and west of A9.
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of fog across the mountains
Most hills persistently cloud covered above 400 to 600m - or lower Angus.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, dull or murky. Very poor or appalling visibility in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to -2C: tending to lower from north. Will feel as cold as -15C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Dropping from north to between 500 and 750m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 12th February 2026
Last updated
Mon 9th Feb 26 at
4:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East northeasterly 35-50mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Conditions arduous, likely challenging in exposure with severe wind chill. Crouching may be needed for stability at times.
How Wet?
Early snow mostly clears
Morning snow affecting many mountains, slipping south and breaking with time for many dry mountains, though occasional snow spots affect slopes near east lowlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting and breaking from north with time
Cloud cloaks most high terrain from dawn, bases to middle slopes in the north and east. A breaking trend from the north with time, likely lifting to mostly the high tops as well with regular summit clearings towards central highlands.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%, rising to 50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunny breaks increasingly frequent, best central highlands. Very poor visibility in early snow (whiteout over lying snow) but turning excellent where clearing.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-4 or -5C. Feeling like -20 to -25C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Frost to glen level fairly widespread from dawn, locally up to 400m near Callander but lowering with time.
Planning Outlook
Becoming colder for all areas during this week, with much mountain terrain frozen again to increasingly lower elevations - soonest toward the north and east of Scotland. East to northeasterly winds in the second half of the week, turning northerly toward the weekend - the distribution of snow showers shifting with time from eastern hills to more north-facing mountains, particularly Scotland. Away from showers later in the week, brighter than recently with sunshine and clearer hills.