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.
Wednesday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Last updated
Tue 21st Apr 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Easterly winds, very gusty around higher tops and downslope to the west, strongest over England and particularly Wales, where gale-force in places. Dry overall, sunshine all day in western areas, whilst patchy cloud around eastern hills will tend to thin and retreat away to the coast.
Headline for West Highlands
Gusty wind. Cloud breaking to give increasing sun.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 15-25mph, but local gusty spots 25-30mph, typically strongest in areas near Clyde sea lochs and Arran.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but locally uncomfortable gusts, not just on higher slopes. Feeling chilly in exposure.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Most western mountains clear all day. Patchy cloud banks around Creag Meagaidh, perhaps Loch Lomond NP to Arran in the morning, high tops may poke above the cloud. Very likely all clearing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90% becoming practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine all day many areas, a little cloud locally inland and south in morning. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to 2C from dawn, rising to around 6C afternoon. Feeling sub-zero directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Frost in glens and some sheltered higher areas at dawn, lifting above freezing to the tops.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Last updated
Tue 21st Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10 to 20mph, strongest toward coast, local gusty 25mph southern areas around Arran to Jura.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, locally more noticeably blustery over south coastal hills.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Patchy fog some glens early morning, perhaps local patchy low cloud near Loch Lomond, brief fragments may drift upslope, but the mountains generally clear all day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely sunny, possibly thin high cloud. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C rising to 9C, locally warmer afternoon. (Glens start cooler, then locally approach 20C inland Lochaber afternoon).
Freezing Level
Frost inland glens and some sheltered higher areas at dawn. Otherwise above freezing to the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Friday 24th April 2026
Last updated
Tue 21st Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or southerly, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud not expected
Patchy light mist in sheltered glens at dawn, may briefly begin lifting upslope after sunrise but soon dissipates for cloud-free hills.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Very good visibility, slight low-level haze toward south.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 11 or 12C. (Glens start much cooler, then approach 20C afternoon).
Freezing Level
Above the summits. At dawn, slight frost in some inland glens and possibly sheltered corries.
Planning Outlook
A settled spell of weather onward through late week into the weekend, with increasingly warmer temperatures on the hills, reaching 10C+ on many tops. Valleys and some sheltered higher areas will start with a risk of frost but increasingly by the afternoons many valleys will warm up toward 20C, particularly in the west. Briefly cooler air may extend back into northeastern areas over the weekend. Strong April sunshine widely across the mountains, beware risk of sunburn. Misty starts in some valleys. After a gusty easterly during midweek, the wind will drop light for most places by late this week. A settled springtime outlook is likely for next week.