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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate 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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloudy most mountains areas, the cloud extensively shrouding higher slopes particularly eastern mountains morning. Fairly sunny S & W Wales. Local spots of light rain. Light wind northern Scotland, easterly winds elsewhere, stronger over England & Wales.
Headline for West Highlands
Sunshine west, patchy cloud; mostly light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10mph or less much of Lochaber, to more often 10-15mph coastal areas, at times 20mph on and near Arran.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Chance of a little drizzle near Loch Lomond to Arran.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied banks, clearer west
Varied cloud base, patches as low as 450m later 650m central highlands. Otherwise mostly 600 to 1200m, highest on western hills, where tin Lochaber, cloud sometimes clearing completely.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%, to 80% west of Loch Linnhe
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine near to western coast of Lochaber; elsewhere extensively cloudy. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 or 5C, little change with added height; some lower terrain starts colder.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but pockets of frost both higher and lower slopes at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10 to 15mph, or less in Lochaber; local gustier 20mph around Arran and Loch Lomond.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain not expected most places
Odd spots in the wind may occur around cloud near Loch Lomond and Arran.
Cloud on the hills?
Little west, local patches, fog south
Low level fog most widely near the central lowlands in morning. Patchy cloud drifting onto some slopes, mostly areas inland plus around Loch Lomond to Arran; some highest summits just above the patches. Very little cloud much of the west coast and Lochaber.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunniest toward west Lochaber, patchy cloud inland and south. Visibility very good west, but some glens and especially southern areas foggy.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost in morning in some glens and upland hollows.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 5th November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly 15 to 25mph, strongest toward south, perhaps 30mph around Arran and Clyde sea lochs.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small in Lochaber, but may start to affect comfortable walking over more southern mountains.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely most places
Chance of odd spots of light rain Loch Lomond NP.
Cloud on the hills?
Some cloud banks, clearer west
Mountains west of Loch Linnhe and Glen Etive often free of cloud. Patchy cloud around some slopes inland and mainly southern areas, base around 800m, whilst highest tops poke just above the cloud.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best around toward and west of Loch Linnhe. Visibility excellent out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C, up to 4C more western tops.
Freezing Level
Close to freezing point on higher tops; frost early in day in sheltered spots both higher and lower slopes.
Planning Outlook
High pressure persists toward the north this week, maintaining quiet weather conditions. Easterly winds prevail, strongest during midweek over England & Wales, tending to lessen toward the weekend; wind often lighter and variable toward northern Scotland. Largely dry, local light showers or drizzle mostly in the east. Variable amounts of cloud covering hills, some higher Scottish tops emerging above an inversion at times. Sunnier and clearer near to western coasts. Generally just above freezing over the mountains, but local pockets of frost in shelter and in glens; toward the weekend, high Scottish tops dip just below freezing.