West Highlands
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area includes Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, from Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Also Arran and Mull.
Friday'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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
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.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
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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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
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.
Winter kit required on higher terrain
Snow cover over higher mountains. Safe progress over some terrain will require suitable footwear - possibly crampons and ice-axe where necessary.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Friday 6th March 2026
Last updated
Thu 5th Mar 26 at
4:37PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A dry and sunny day for the Highlands and Galloway with early mist banks dispersing. Southerly winds strengthening in northwest later. England and Wales: Colder; patchy precipitation, snow to lower slopes N England, eases into afternoon, but still with extensive low cloud over hills, clearer breaks forming west coast.
Headline for West Highlands
A dry and fine day with sunshine. Wind strengthening for the west coast.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 15mph, lower speeds south, perhaps a lull. Trending southerly 15-30mph west coast afternoon and evening, strongest west Loch Linnhe.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small during daylight, though blustery in exposure west of Loch Linnhe later and feeling chilly.
How Wet?
Precipitation not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Some ragged cloud at various elevations lingering from before dawn, including mist in sheltered glens and corries. Cloud lifts and dissipates after daybreak for clear hills.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine, occasionally shrouded by low cloud near coasts. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2 or -1C from dawn, lifting to 0C evening, rising further overnight. Later, feeling as cold as -10C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Lifting to 700-800m, though frosts to lower slopes and glens at dawn. 900m by evening, above summits overnight.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 7th March 2026
Last updated
Thu 5th Mar 26 at
4:37PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15 to 25mph, but risk gusty 30mph in places around higher mountains, greater risk toward Mull.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but locally gusty spots may be more uncomfortable.
How Wet?
Precipitation unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little if any
Local patches around some south-facing slopes for a time, mostly lifting above 700-800m, may linger a for a time near Arran.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4C, but some lower slopes colder in the morning; small change with added height.
Freezing Level
Slight frost some glens and sheltered higher areas after dawn, but lifting above freezing to the tops.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 8th March 2026
Last updated
Thu 5th Mar 26 at
4:37PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 20 to 30mph, perhaps up to 40mph at times; mainly western coastal hills and the Isles.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery and rather gusty at times across higher terrain. May well be fairly arduous at times towards the west coast.
How Wet?
Rain and drizzle on and off
Rain and drizzle on and off through the day. May set in for a few hours.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Be prepared for low cloud to be extensive with general bases around 400 to 700m across southern areas. More confined above 800m N Lochaber with breaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun. Rather hazy.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 to 4C, chilliest on southern hills.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but some frost for inland glens at dawn.
Planning Outlook
More cloud by Sunday as weak fronts encroach in from the west, some drizzly rain moving into parts of Scotland, hazy elsewhere. Patchy rain likely in the west at least early in the new week, likely dropping back just below freezing on the Munros for a time with some snowfall on higher areas. Winds fairly light early week, then a risk of strengthening southwesterly later in the week; changeable weather conditions with spells of rain coming in from the Atlantic. Remaining old snow cover on Scottish mountains stays largely consolidated with little change, only very patchy snow remains around highest tops in England and Wales.