Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Today's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Snow and hail showers
Periods of bright or sunny conditions mixed with showers or flurries of snow and hail, at times falling toward lower elevations.
Cold
Near or below freezing on highest terrain all day. Considerable or significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Prepare for winter conditions - suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Thursday 25th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
7:35AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cold day across the UK with many areas having northerly winds. Increasing risk of showers in the afternoon in all areas, falling as snow or hail on high ground. Many summits clear, or soon clear of cloud. Fragments of cloud re-forming during showers.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Showers, mainly afternoon
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly or variable, 10 to 20mph. Highest speeds near the Lammermuir and Cheviots Hills, easing in Galloway in the afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small effect on walking, but still a noticeable chill where exposed on hills.
How Wet?
Showers
A scattering of showers Borders morning and elsewhere afternoon. The precipitation light, giving snow or hail flurries higher tops.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly above hills
Fragments of cloud forming locally around some slopes in the morning, but soon lifting above the tops.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable cloud and sun, best in morning. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1 to 1C in east, rising to 3C in west. Wind chill feeling like -2 to -5C, coldest on eastern tops.
Freezing Level
Near freezing on higher eastern tops much of day, plus frost some valleys and sheltered higher areas in west at first.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
7:35AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Light winds up to 10mph, likely east or northeasterly but may be variable in direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Risk of showers
Showers developing, especially in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly cloud free
Occasional patches may form on upper slopes during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine in morning become patchy as clouds form in the afternoon. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C in morning, rising to around 5C.
Freezing Level
400 to 600m in morning. Frost valleys at dawn. Rising above summits by mid-afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
7:35AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Light winds with variable direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Dry morning then afternoon showers
Mostly dry morning with the odd shower possible. Showers building and becoming widespread in the afternoon, falling as sleet or snow on highest ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches
Patches of cloud on higher slopes will mostly clear in the morning. Will re-form in places during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine though high-level cloud in the morning. Becoming brighter but more patchy in afternoon as shower clouds form well above summits. Good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Around freezing in morning. Rising as high as 4C in the afternoon.
Freezing Level
800m in the morning but soon above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Remaining cold, especially northern England and Scotland. Initially winds remaining light but showers increasingly likely, falling as snow or hail on high ground. Small but active low bringing wind and precipitation to England and Wales on Sunday. Remaining showery and on-and-off cold into the early part of next week.