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.
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
West Highlands
Friday 26th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds but cool or cold feeling across the UK. Any morning cloud will break and lift above summits, but may temporarily re-form during any afternoon showers. Showers on high ground will fall as snow flurries or hail in many regions. Patchwork of sunshine.
Headline for West Highlands
Afternoon showers, falling as snow or hail on high ground
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds up to 10 to 15mph, most often northeasterly but may be variable in direction at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Showers, most frequent afternoon
Occasional showers, getting more frequent for a time in the afternoon. Will fall as sleety snow or hail on high ground. Small risk of lightning well inland.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above most tops
Patches of cloud on higher slopes, especially in the morning as well as during and after showers. Base rising towards or above highest tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine near coast in morning will become more patchy in the afternoon. Overcast inland. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C in morning rising to around 2 to 3C late afternoon. At times, feeling around -5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
600 to 800m in morning, lowest well inland. Rising to 1000 to 1200m mid-afternoon onwards. Frost many glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 27th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Light winds with variable direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Afternoon showers becoming widespread
Mostly dry morning with the odd shower possible. Showers building and becoming widespread in the afternoon, possibly becoming heavy well inland. Will fall as sleet or snow on high ground.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud breaking. Patchy in afternoon.
Some summits shrouded in the morning, especially well inland. Mostly breaking up by late morning. Patchy cloud re-forming in the afternoon, especially during and after showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Weak sunshine though high-level cloud in the morning, especially Lochaber. Becoming brighter but more patchy in afternoon as shower clouds form. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C in the morning. Rising to 2C by the afternoon.
Freezing Level
700 to 800m in the morning, rising to 1100m by evening, 1200m well inland near Creag Meagaidh.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 28th April 2024
Last updated
Thu 25th Apr 24 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Details uncertain. Likely light winds with variable direction.
Effect of the wind on you?
Likely negligible.
How Wet?
Occasional light snow/hail flurries
Largely dry but light snow or hail flurries, especially near the coast. Total precipitation small.
Cloud on the hills?
Morning cloud, breaking and lifting
Areas of widespread cloud shrouding higher slopes and summits in morning. Will lift and break through the day, clearing most summits. Largest breaks most likely Loch Lomond NP and Arran.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine developing. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C in morning but soon rising to 2 to 4C. Warmest inland and on Arran.
Freezing Level
900 to 1000m for much of the day. Will rise above summits in the afternoon, most notably in areas well inland.
Planning Outlook
Cool and intermittently showery weather with mostly light winds over the weekend and the early part of next week. Small chance of a small region of low pressure bringing heavy rain on Sunday, but it is increasingly likely this will be over the North Sea. Indications of drier and slightly warmer weather from mid-week onwards.