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.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
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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.
Cold
Air temperatures near or below freezing on high tops; if exposed to brisk winds significant chill factor on high mountains. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 10th October 2024
Last updated
Thu 10th Oct 24 at
8:14AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cold, on Munros below freezing. Widespread morning frost in the valleys, in Lakes and Snowdonia below freezing in the morning. Snow showers in the Highlands. Snow and rain mix toward the Borders and locally in Snowdonia. Elsewhere likely dry, often sunny, but in places windy through eastern UK.
Headline for West Highlands
Very cold, local snow showers, often sunny
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly turning westerly, 10 to 20mph, maybe locally 25mph in the afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Locally snow showers
Likely dry toward Loch Lomond, on coastal hills and near Fort William especially in the morning showers, falling as snow below 500m.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills widely clear
Hills likely clear, perhaps highest tops getting covered over the course of the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun frequent, especially in the morning. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to 1C. Below freezing in the morning.
Freezing Level
600m rising to 1000m.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Friday 11th October 2024
Last updated
Thu 10th Oct 24 at
8:14AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly, often 40-50mph, 55mph possible on most exposed areas.
Effect of the wind on you?
Considerable buffeting, walking difficult on high terrain, stability strongly affected and significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain/snow showers near the coast
Showers merging into fairly persistent rain on coastal hills, toward the east showers more scattered. Above around 1000m falling as snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Especially western hills extensive
Very low cloud on western coastal hills, more often toward 1000m especially away from rain in the east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Hardly any sun in the west, periods of sunshine possible toward the east. Poor visibility, hazy.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 to 4C. Near freezing in the morning. Feeling near -10C in wind.
Freezing Level
1100m in the morning, rising to the level of highest summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 12th October 2024
Last updated
Thu 10th Oct 24 at
8:14AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Forecast uncertainty high: North to northeasterly, 10 to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
In the morning rain and snow
Rain first half of the day, snow above 700-1000m. Getting drier afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Variable, tops mostly covered
Varying, tops often covered in clouds. High uncertainty for details.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun. Perhaps becoming brighter afternoon. Moderate visibility reducing to poor at times.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to 3C
Freezing Level
Around 1000m.
Planning Outlook
Warm front passing on Friday brings briefly milder temperatures, gales and rain in western Highlands, before flow changes back to northerly for the weekend. Saturday frequently wet in Scotland, snow on the tops, rain lower down. High pressure meaning cool but sunny Sunday, still sunny on Monday but southerly winds increasingly strong on western hills. Warmer next week, any snow soon melting and probably a few dry but windy days in the start of the week. Conditions possibly deteriorating midweek.