Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable cloud banks drifting over the mountains, some slopes clearing at times, a little sun may break through locally.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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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.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable cloud banks drifting over the mountains, some slopes clearing at times, a little sun may break through locally.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Winter kit required on higher mountains
Snow cover over higher mountain terrain. Safe progress around some tops and ridges will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Thursday 21st November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Heavy snow showers with gales in the Highlands. Southern Scotland and northern England mostly sunny, cold, windy at times, only isolated snowfall near the coasts. In Wales changeable conditions, from snowfall and whiteouts to sunny spells with a few clouds. Chilly.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Mostly dry, sun in and out. Windy and cold
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwest to northwesterly, 15 to 35mph, varying, strongest afternoon. May be even stronger and very gusty western coast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Variable, at times buffeting with significant wind chill and heavily impeded walking.
How Wet?
Occasional, isolated snow showers
Occasional snow showers possible, more frequent and likely in the west, on and near the coast of North Channel.
Cloud on the hills?
Widely clear, cloud forming near NW coast
Cloud may shroud highest tops in the west at times, especially those very near to the North Channel coast. Toward the east, near Solway and along M74 hills mostly clear.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny in the east, toward west clouds widely covering the sky. Along M74 changeable. Visibility varying, but mostly very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-2 or -1C. Feeling below -10C in wind.
Freezing Level
Near 500m by west coast, east of M74 100-300m. Rising to 400-700m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 22nd November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly, mainly 15 to 25mph, but east of M74 on high peaks possibly 30-35mph in the morning.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous in places, marked wind chill. Wind effect becoming small.
How Wet?
Extensively dry, rare snowfall
Briefly flurries or dry most places, northern Galloway may get more frequent mix of rain and snow - white above 500m.
Cloud on the hills?
Partly covered
Cloud patches above 600m Merrick to Moffat. Likely clear toward the east, patches near Solway.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30% west, 80% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Partly cloudy with good visibility toward Galloway, most clouds in the north. Excellent visibility and plenty of sun elsewhere.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C
Freezing Level
400-700m, rising a little through the day. Well inland 100-300m in the morning.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 23rd November 2024
Last updated
Wed 20th Nov 24 at
3:34PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 40 to 70mph, high variability in time and space.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult conditions on many hills, any mobility hardly possible in most wind-exposed places, balance hard to keep.
How Wet?
Heavy snowfall in the morning, 10-20cm of fresh snow within a few hours possible. Snow becoming wet afternoon as snowfall changes into rainfall.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills covered extensively, whiteout
Hills fully covered, very likely all day. With intense snowfall whiteout frequent.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%, best early morning in Cheviots
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, zero visibility, whiteout.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-2C rising to +4C
Freezing Level
Often 100m or lower during morning snowfall, but rising above all summits during the day.
Planning Outlook
Weekend will start with heavy snowfall for many mountains. With significant warming, from Saturday afternoon change into snow, perhaps locally freezing rain for a while. On Sunday frequent rain, freezing level above all summits. On both weekend days severe winds even in the valleys! Next week with start with some cooling, mix of rain and snow showers, then dry for Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday night another warm front will move over the UK southwest to northeast, bringing rain and strong winds. Later, milder and moderately wet.