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
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 4th April 2025
Last updated
Thu 3rd Apr 25 at
4:28PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gusty winds across all areas, strongest in southwest Scotland. Speed increasing around dusk England and Wales. Eastern Scotland and England seeing mid-slope cloud in the morning, some rolling over tops of the Pennines. Chance of morning rain south Wales and cloudy, clearing for a mostly sunny afternoon.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Dry and mostly sunny. Gusty winds and feeling chilly.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 20-25mph, some stronger winds near Loch Tay and western central highlands, up to 30mph. Gusty. Shifting easterly through the day and easing near Glenshee to around 15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Comfortable walking affected with buffeting gusts. Feeling chilly.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or no cloud
Some low level fog on easternmost slopes around dawn. Mid-elevation cloud banks come and go east of the A9 through the afternoon, though clearing towards dusk. Staying clear west.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%, above 90% west of A9
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine, some mid-and lower slopes under cloud through midday. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4C, warming to around 6C through the afternoon. Feeling just below freezing in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frosts at dawn for some glens and sheltered corries.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 5th April 2025
Last updated
Thu 3rd Apr 25 at
4:28PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 10mph, to local gusty 20-25mph around some higher summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, some buffeting gusts. Feeling cool in exposure.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Tops generally clear
Some low-level cloud coming inland from the North Sea may cover lower eastern hills early morning, briefly drifting upslope onto mid-elevations, but higher terrain likely above any cloud banks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some thin high cloud. Visibility excellent, some early low level mist mainly in east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
As cool as 2C particularly eastern slopes in morning, up to 6C near/west of the A9. Feeling sub-zero in the wind.
Freezing Level
Poorly defined: above the summits, slight frost sheltered glens and some eastern mid-slopes at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 6th April 2025
Last updated
Thu 3rd Apr 25 at
4:28PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Generally southerly though variable, 10-15mph. Gusts up to 20mph around and east of Glenshee.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little cloud expected
Mist in glens and low-to-mid eastern slopes at dawn. Winds pushing mist up towards mid-slopes early in day up to 900m. Dissipating through the morning, mostly cloud free by midday.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C, rising only slightly through the afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Frost in sheltered glens and near freezing some windward mid-slopes at dawn.
Planning Outlook
A high pressure center lingers over Britain next week. Extensively dry and sunny, possibly warm, some high cloud coming and going. Chilly mornings in valleys, slight frost and sometimes misty, though mists will soon clear for mostly cloud-free days. Occasional cloud banks may drift into eastern areas from the North Sea, staying on low to mid slopes. Generally light or calm winds across most areas. Later in the week, some indication of a westerly breeze into Scotland which will bring back cloud and some spots of drizzle.