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.
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.
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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
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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.
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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Friday 9th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
Summary for all mountain areas
In Scotland, thin mist in the glens and isolated cloud caps over highest tops at dawn will soon clear for cloud free hills. Isolated low morning fog in eastern valleys of England and Wales as well, also soon clearing. A patchwork of sun for most as high fair-weather cloud builds, feeling warm in direct sun. Mostly light winds.
Headline for West Highlands
Dry with patchy high cloud; feeling warm in the sun
How windy? (On the Munros)
At dawn, southwesterly 10-15mph, some 20mph breezes north of Mull. Lowest winds around Arran.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any on highest tops at dawn, then cloud-free
Chance of isolated cloud caps over highest summits in and near Lochaber at dawn. Thin local mists in inland glens at dawn as well. Cloud soon lifts and dissipates for cloud-free mountains.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine and patchy fair-weather cloud. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C in the morning, warming only a degree if at all along the coast. Warming to 9 or 10C inland, up to 11C around Creag Meagaidh.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 10th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southwesterly 15 to 20mph, at times 25mph mainly near coast and west of Loch Linnhe.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small many areas, but may feel blustery in places near the coast.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Possibly a few spots of light rain from high cloud, greatest risk west of Loch Linnhe.
Cloud on the hills?
Risk coastal cloud
Possible patchy cloud banks drifting on Mull and nearby coastal hills perhaps to some mid-slopes at dawn. Coastal cloud dissipating through the morning. Inland mountains generally clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%, rising to above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, but possibly locally mistier toward coast near Mull. Some fair weather cloud building after noon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C from dawn, rising to 8C coasts near Mull, to 11C well inland by afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 11th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15-25mph, up to 30mph over high tops and near the coast north of Mull. Chance of a lull after noon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, walking becoming impeded on higher terrain. Feeling chilly in highest wind.
How Wet?
Odd spots north of Mull after noon
Chance of an odd spot of rain around Lochaber/Mull. Increasing chance for spots of coastal rain north of Mull after noon.
Cloud on the hills?
Some caps over high tops later
Mountains mostly clear. Cloud caps may drift over high tops later afternoon, most likely near the coast north of Mull.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of sun, cloud gradually filling in through afternoon to become overcast. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 or 8C, only a slight rise inland. A degree warmer on and around Arran at dawn. Feeling near freezing in highest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Low pressure south and west of the British Isles will facilitate bursts of rain into Wales though the weekend into next week. High pressure to the east keeps most eastern areas settled during this time. The continental wind track will keep most cloud above the summits, with eastern areas often sunny. Generally settled conditions prevail next week as high pressure reestablishes just north of the British Isles, though odd bursts of rain come and go in Wales. A mix of cloud and sun with light winds, generally easterly though variable. Slight frosts at dawn in sheltered spots, mostly warm by day. Very dry ground conditions, beware high risk of fire.