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.
Saturday'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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
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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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 24th January 2026
Last updated
Fri 23rd Jan 26 at
3:35PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gales widely across high terrain, strongest sustained speeds over Wales. Snowfall continues over east and southeast Scottish Highlands mountains, whiteout on higher terrain; rain lower down. Largely dry and clearer further northwest. Clearer also for the Lake District. Rain frequent in south Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales on mountains. Continuing hill snow, rain lower down.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 35 to 50mph, strongest Ben Lawers group, powerful gusts downslope.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions; walking and balance difficult in exposed areas, buffeting gusts lower down; severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Persistent upland snow, rain lower slopes, flooding.
Snow falling most or all day much of the region, at times heavier in morning; sleet or rain low-mid slopes. Smaller amounts northwest toward Loch Rannoch. Very wet underfoot lower terrain, flooding of streams and rivers.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the mountains throughout the day, from mid-slopes upward most south and eastern aspects, some higher bases toward Loch Tay and Rannoch, but covering high tops persistently.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, dull. Appalling visibility conditions over most higher terrain; constant whiteout in cloud and falling or blowing snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to -2C. Directly in the wind feeling like -15 to -18C.
Freezing Level
600 to 700m, but may be slightly lower in eastern areas in the morning, pushing slightly higher up with time, in places may drift just above freezing to upper slopes.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 25th January 2026
Last updated
Fri 23rd Jan 26 at
3:35PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly, speed tending to lessen during day, in range 30 to 50mph, gusty downslope.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging walking conditions may persist over much higher terrain, buffeting gusts lower down. 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 higher terrain all day, lowest cloud base on south and eastern aspects, some higher breaks possible around Loch Tay, but rarely above 900m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, hazy. Poor visibility in snow, whiteout if in fog over snow cover on tops.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to -2C. Feeling like -10 to -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m, lowest but locally slightly higher central highlands.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 26th January 2026
Last updated
Fri 23rd Jan 26 at
3:35PM
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 soon becomes challenging with buffeting making balance difficult in exposure. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Snow most of the day
Snowing nearly constantly on the hills from around the A9 to the east. Snow likely more on-and-off on the western Munros though also may set in for periods.
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)
-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 the glens.
Planning Outlook
East to southeasterlies continue onward into next week, frequently strong to gale-force over the mountains, giving severe chill factor. Below freezing across high terrain in Scotland, and into early next week a lowering freezing level over hills in England and Wales. Frequent or persistent snowfall over east and southern Scottish mountains. Patchier and small amounts reaching coastal regions in west-northwest Scotland. Areas of rain and increasingly hill snow push across England and Wales as low pressure remains dominant. Low cloud often covering many hills.