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.
Tuesday'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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra 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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Dry with light winds, variable cloud and sun for much of the Highlands, though central-southeastern areas start with low cloud more widely over hills, tending to thin and break. England and particularly Wales will have gusty easterly winds; low cloud fairly widely in morning with local drizzly showers, improving.
Headline for West Highlands
Mostly light wind. Early low cloud south, lifts and breaks.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less many areas, but in Loch Lomond NP and around Arran easterly 15mph, occasionally gusty 20mph, particularly more southern mountains.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, some locally more blustery spots furthest south.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Chance of local fine drizzle if in cloud near or east of Loch Lomond early in day. Otherwise dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Most cloud south, many tops clear increasingly widely afternoon
Patchy mist in sheltered inland glens and elevated corries, soon dissipating after sunrise. A thicker layer of low fog south of Glencoe, this rising to high terrain through morning, most tops free of cloud afternoon though some lingering caps around Loch Lomond.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40% in south rising to 70% middle of day, 90% most areas during afternoon.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine through high cloud, cloudier start toward Loch Lomond NP; trending sunnier with time. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C rising to 9 to 11C, warmest inland, particularly towards Creag Meagaidh.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly, some variability, 5 to 15mph, strongest south, tending to strengthen gusty 20-25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small, but becoming noticeably gusty coastal areas toward south.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Valley fog in the morning, the layer locally up to 600-700m well-inland; just patchy mist towards Lochaber/coast. Lifting and dissipating to be generally clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90% (summits above morning fog)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely sunny. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 11C near Loch Linnhe and northward. Little change Loch Lomond to Mull.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Patchy frost at dawn likely in sheltered inland glens.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 30th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 15 to 25mph, local gusty 30mph particularly coastal areas and areas near the Clyde sea lochs.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but some more noticeable gusty spots, likely more blustery on Arran and nearby mainland.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
None expected
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 11C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frost inland glens at dawn.
Planning Outlook
High pressure brings settled weather and lots of spring sunshine through midweek, warm days with high UV; cool nights with grass frost in sheltered spots. Strong and gusty easterly winds will prevail for England, Wales and southern Scotland, whilst southeasterlies also tend to increase further across the Highlands by Thursday. Very dry grass and moorland conditions over mountain terrain continues to present a very high fire risk. A shift toward lower pressure by the end of the week brings a likelihood of showers on Friday, locally heavy. Southwesterly winds are then likely into the Bank Holiday weekend - cooler with a mix of sunny spells and showers in the extended forecast; very highest Scottish summits may dip close to freezing point.