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.
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
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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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 3rd May 2026
Last updated
Sat 2nd May 26 at
4:19PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Fog and patchy drizzle in Scotland, cloud most persistent east highlands. Rain over southeast Scotland and English mountains most or all day, extensive low fog over the Pennines; becoming wet underfoot with fast-flowing streams. Patchy rain and fog in Wales too, a risk of heavy afternoon showers.
Headline for West Highlands
Extensive hill fog, drizzle on high terrain; some improvement
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph and often less most of the day. Early, easterly direction, 10-20mph south of Glen Coe, strongest near the Central Belt. Later, orienting generally northerly, speeds to 15mph along the coast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly negligible. A nuisance breeze on high terrain in the south for a few early hours.
How Wet?
Some spotty drizzle
Some drizzle in cloud on the high summits, a few scattered light showers; most Munros substantially dry, but a damp feel. At dawn, perhaps more drizzly near Loch Lomond and Arran.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive for several hours, lifting to higher terrain
Extensive from at least the middle slopes upward, to the lower slopes of the central highlands, or glen level near the Central Belt. A slow lifting trend, bases approaching 1000-1100m, staying near 700-800m Loch Lomond to Glen Coe. A few higher breaks possible late in the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%, only later rising to 40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast with poor visibility will into morning due to fog. Visibility improving to excellent where fog lifts, some glimpses of sun breaking out late in the day.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 or 4C, mildest near the coast, rising to 5C or a degree warmer well-inland.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Monday 4th May 2026
Last updated
Sat 2nd May 26 at
4:19PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West-northwesterly 10-20mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Occasional rain
Frequently dry although a rising risk of showers pushing into Lochaber, remaining well-scattered for most. Likely staying dry near Loch Lomond.
Cloud on the hills?
Increasingly over high terrain, lowest northwest
Patchy cloud on high summits in the morning, soon more extensive across high Lochaber terrain, lowering and spreading towards the south and east with time. Bases variable, 700-1000m, lowest near the coast, where may reach middle slopes in later showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% lowering to 30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A mostly sunny morning gives way to a patchwork of cloud and sun. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C within a few miles of the coast. Inland, rising by mid afternoon to 3 6C, mildest central highlands.
Freezing Level
Mostly above 1200m, though may be locally lower in Lochaber around dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 5th May 2026
Last updated
Sat 2nd May 26 at
4:19PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 5-15mph, lightest wind well-inland where more variable.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Few snow showers
A few snow showers will drift from the north, though many hills remains substantially dry. Falling as rain below 500-600m with time, highest level in the south.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting to mostly just high summits
A blanket of fog well-inland from Ben Nevis south in the morning, to at least middle slopes. Patchier north and towards the coast. Fog lifts and breaks through morning, mostly just high summits by afternoon, breaks too, but variably lower in showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sunshine. Largely excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C rising to 0C. Southern islands always at least a degree milder.
Freezing Level
400-500m Creag Meagaidh, patchy frosts in glens. 600-700m for most, lifting to 900m (southern hills nearer 900m early).
Planning Outlook
Chilly temperatures on the mountains most or all week, particularly across the Scottish Highlands where fresh snow in some areas and freezing level sometimes below 750m; some overnight frosts developing in the glens and corries, though always thawing soon after sunrise. Mixed weather with showers drifting around the country, though total rainfall will be fairly small. Wind often light as well, though variable afternoon breezes will form, particularly around showers where gusts may be suddenly strong. Local low fog in the mornings, typically lifting towards or above many summits; a mix of high cloud and sun for most. Detail uncertain into next weekend, but lowering pressure brings an increased risk of wind and rain.