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
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow and rain mix
Precipitation falling mostly as snow on higher terrain, rain on low-to-middle elevations, may turn to sleet or rain higher up.
Whiteout
Fog and lying snow over the mountains, possibly with falling or blowing snow, very disorientating. Map and compass essential, beware of unseen hazards.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 10th Feb 26 at
7:26AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Windy and significant chill factor for the Highlands - murky and snow falling over the hills most persistent in eastern Scotland, rain below 600m. Better toward northwest, some cloud breaks toward coast. In northern England, lessening wind, patchy rain fading, low cloud rising higher. Drier until later for Wales.
Headline for West Highlands
Strong, gusty wind. Patchy hill snow, cloud breaks west.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 30 to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly arduous with height: here and there sudden gusts reaching lower slopes northwest of major summits. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain and snow on and off
Rain, drizzle or above about 700m snow, although toward the coast in Lochaber, the precipitation infrequent and amounting to little, here also mostly rain toward higher elevations.
Cloud on the hills?
Most mountains persistently foggy: base riisng and breaking toward coast
Persistent fog above 300 to 450m, most of region. Better conditions Mull and Lochaber, especially near and west of Loch Linnhe, cloud base typically 600 to 900m, but may break off some higher summits if only briefly.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Almost nil, 10% westernmost areas.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely dull and murky, difficult navigation in fog over snow cover. Toward the coast north from Mull mostly cloudy but often very good visibility, particularly west of Loch Linnhe.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or -1C, slightly higher on/near islands. Will feel near -12C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Between 800 to 1050m, lowest well inland, more variable up to some higher slopes near to the coast and on islands.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 10th Feb 26 at
7:26AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 30 to 40mph, may be slightly less for a time toward central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous or difficult walking and significant wind chill more northern ranges may spread south during day.
How Wet?
Rain and snow
Frequent perhaps constant rain and snow for periods, although mostly rain below 450 to 800m - colder air extending south. Little precipitation in total near and west of Loch Linnhe.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, but cloud base higher toward west
Most hills persistently cloud covered above 500 to 750m. Western mountains may have higher cloud base, possibly for periods 800 to 1000m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun. Very poor or appalling visibility in snow, locally mostly very good in west.
How Cold? (at 900m)
+1 to -2C: tending to lower from north. Will feel as cold as -10 to -15C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Dropping from north to between 700 and 1100m.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 12th February 2026
Last updated
Tue 10th Feb 26 at
7:26AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East northeasterly 35-50mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Conditions arduous, likely challenging in exposure with severe wind chill. Crouching may be needed for stability at times.
How Wet?
Most snow early
From dawn, snow affecting most inland hills, also affecting Mull and southward, falling as rain up to 500m in the morning. A breaking trend from the north, though spots of snow linger.
Cloud on the hills?
Improving from the north with time
Shrouding most high terrain with patches to middle slopes from Mull/Ben Nevis area southward in the morning, the lowest bases in the south. A breaking trend from the north with time, becoming patches on higher summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%, rising to 60% northern Munros
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy to start, though sun breaking out from the north with time. Very poor visibility from dawn in snow, turning very good from the north.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3 or -4C, mildest southern islands, perhaps a degree warmer early. Feeling like -20 to -25C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
400-600m, locally higher in the southern islands early, lowering with time.
Planning Outlook
Becoming colder for all areas during this week, with much mountain terrain frozen again to increasingly lower elevations - soonest toward the north and east of Scotland. East to northeasterly winds in the second half of the week, turning northerly toward the weekend - the distribution of snow showers shifting with time from eastern hills to more north-facing mountains, particularly Scotland. Away from showers later in the week, brighter than recently with sunshine and clearer hills.