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.
Monday'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
Monday 2nd November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds for much of the Highlands; a stronger northeasterly breeze for England & Wales, particularly toward the south, feeling chilly. Generally dry, sunshine best in southern Scotland and toward the Irish Sea coast. Some cloud banks in northern Scotland, but high mountains may poke out above this.
Headline for West Highlands
Mostly light wind, sunshine and patchy cloud north.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 10 to 15mph, occasional 20mph in morning Ben Nevis group eastward, but dropping often to 10mph or less as the day goes on; shifting northeasterly.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small; locally more noticeable early in day.
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Patches on some slopes in north, largely clear south
Patchy cloud banks around some upper slopes mainly in Lochaber, but highest summits may poke out above cloud at times. Local mist possible in glens. Hills generally clearer southwards.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70% Lochaber-Mull, to above 90% Loch Lomond-Arran.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun Lochaber-Mull, best toward south; sunny much of day Loch Lomond-Arran. Visibility excellent, some haze lower down.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 to 4C, little change higher up on Munros.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but patchy frost inland glens at first, also some sheltered higher slopes and corries.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 10 to 15mph, locally 20mph Arran and southernmost hills in Loch Lomond NP, some gustier slopes develop.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, more noticeable over southern areas.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Chance of a little drizzle near Loch Lomond to Arran.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied banks, clearer west
Patchy cloud banks clinging around some upper slopes, but highest tops may poke out just above the cloud. Western mountains in Lochaber often clear.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best near to western coasts, but southern areas may be cloudier. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 or 5C, little change with added height; some lower terrain starts colder. Feeling sub-zero in wind tops near Arran.
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
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 15mph, local gustier 20mph around Arran and Loch Lomond.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little, patches some slopes
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.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost in morning in some glens and upland hollows.
Planning Outlook
A settled week ahead as high pressure resides toward the north. Easterly winds will prevail, strongest for Wales and the southern Pennines. Largely dry weather, whilst variable cloud will be drawn in from the North Sea, at times some light showers in eastern areas. Best chance for inversion conditions will be on higher tops in Scotland, emerging above cloud at times. Sunshine typically best toward western coasts. Temperatures mostly above freezing on high terrain, but some frost overnight in glens and some upland hollows; then cooler toward the weekend on tops. Quiet weather also likely as next weekend begins, perhaps further ahead, though a mixed Atlantic influence may return to Scotland.