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
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate 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+
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 10th December 2025
Last updated
Tue 9th Dec 25 at
4:05PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Storm-force winds continue over Scottish mountains, beware of storm damage and blocked routes. Gales remain severe over high terrain in northern England and tops in north Wales. Showery rain, hail and on higher tops snow in the Highlands, near-constant in the west. Bands of showers northern England, fewer for Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Storm-force upland winds. Rain most frequent west.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 50 to 70mph, risk 80mph on higher mountains, with stronger gusts, mainly up to dawn, but may re-strengthen somewhat during afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult walking conditions from mid elevations upward, general mobility challenging in exposure over higher mountains; significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Showers mostly west, snow tops
Showery precipitation most common central highlands west of the A9, falling as sleet or snow above 1000m in morning, possible hail. Wet underfoot, streams in spate, some flooding.
Cloud on the hills?
Frequently on tops
Cloud base constantly changing, but often capping higher slopes, most persistent tops in Callander area.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun mostly north and east. Slight haze, visibility reduced further around showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C, rising slightly into evening-night. Wind chill feeling near to -15C.
Freezing Level
1100 to 1200m, lifting above higher summits mid-afternoon onward.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 11th December 2025
Last updated
Tue 9th Dec 25 at
4:05PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 40 to 60mph, some uncertainty of duration of peak speed, but risk 70mph for a time highest tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widely arduous, but likely more difficult or severe conditions ongoing on higher mountains.
How Wet?
Little or no rain until later
Spots of rain in the wind at times, but amounting to little, toward east more often dry all day. During afternoon through to dusk, some steadier rain may develop from west.
Cloud on the hills?
Persistent some slopes
May vary, but expect lingering banks of cloud on south-facing slopes in particular, mostly above 700-800m. Breaks better toward north of Loch Tay. Lowering in west if rain arrives later.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun mostly Lochnagar area. Slight haze possible, but mostly good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4C, may start to drop into evening or night. Feeling near -10C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 12th December 2025
Last updated
Tue 9th Dec 25 at
4:05PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 15-20mph from dawn, stronger pre-dawn. Strengthening gradually, 35-45mph over tops by dark.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small in the morning through walking increasingly strenuous with wind chill as the day goes.
How Wet?
Early rain east soon clears
Raining at dawn around and east of the A9, this band of rain soon clearing to the east for a dry day.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly high tops, particularly west
Banks of cloud will frequent the tops west of the A9, also often over the tops east of the A9 near the east lowlands. Some breaks for a time early but banks may become more frequent and extensive on high terrain with time.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine, best on lower slopes. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C, lowering to 0 or +1C; staying slightly warmer for a time east hills. Feeling like -13C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
1200m at dawn, gradually lowering to 900-1000m.
Planning Outlook
Staying unsettled as southwesterly winds prevail and low pressure systems pass to the northwest of Scotland; sustained gales over the mountains, severe or stormy for periods. Temperatures only just below freezing intermittently on higher Scottish tops, even here will experience spells above freezing with thawing, any lying snow patchy, but beware some icy surfaces on the very highest tops where some refreezing occurs. Driest in eastern areas on Thursday, otherwise rainfall will be frequent and heavy, sometimes showery with hail. Expect wet ground conditions and further flooding of streams and some rivers.