Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Ben Alder, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow
Snowfall continuous or frequent, beware of conditions becoming challenging.
Cold
Air temperature below freezing all day on the mountains. Severe chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Snow
Snowfall continuous or frequent, beware of conditions becoming challenging.
Cold
Air temperature below freezing all day on the mountains. Severe chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Last updated
Tue 11th Mar 25 at
3:12PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Northerly winds will feel bitterly cold across the mountains. Showers running inland from north-facing coasts in the morning, developing more widely inland through the daytime, falling as hail and snow often toward lower slopes, some locally heavier showers particularly Pennine areas afternoon.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Snow and hail most frequent eastern hills. Cold wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 25mph, to 30 or 35mph near and east of Glenshee. Particularly gusty near precipitation.
Effect of the wind on you?
Considerable wind chill. Higher up widely impeding ease of walking and in gusts balance difficult.
How Wet?
Hail and snow showers mostly east
Succession of hail & snow showers; particularly near/east of Glenshee, where precipitation almost constant for periods with risk whiteout. Snow showers or flurries few toward central highlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Lowest and most persistent east
Cloud base varying: Generally patches below 500m near precipitation, but when dry, breaks 750 to 900m - these rare Ochils and east from Glenshee. Highest base west of A9 where often 1000m or above.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% east, to 60% central highlands.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of bright sunshine, mainly west of A9. The air very clear, but expect locally appalling visibility in snow.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C; tending to rise slowly through daylight. Wind chill feeling like -10C, nearer -15C higher eastern tops.
Freezing Level
500m slowly rising to 700m west of A9. Frost some valleys after dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 13th March 2025
Last updated
Tue 11th Mar 25 at
3:12PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 15 or 20mph; gusty near precipitation.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Hail flurries afternoon
Occasional or isolated hail flurries afternoon. Extensively dry near central belt. Mostly rain lower slopes.
Cloud on the hills?
Confined to or often above higher summits.
Cloud rare below 750m and intermittently clearing to 1050m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Intermittent or in morning extensive bright sun. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-3C rising to -1C.
Freezing Level
500m, tending to rise to 700m. Frost glens post dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 14th March 2025
Last updated
Tue 11th Mar 25 at
3:12PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northeasterly 10-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Brief snow showers
Local brief snow showers come and go over higher terrain. West of A9 may stay mostly dry. Mostly rain below 500m.
Cloud on the hills?
Often clear, passing cloud banks
Some fog in glens and corries in the morning. Many areas often clear, occasional cloud banks come and go, bases reaching down to 1000m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Frequent sunshine, extensive west of A9. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C, warming a degree or two, best warming west of A9.
Freezing Level
All terrain frozen at dawn. A gradual rise towards 800m.
Planning Outlook
Staying cold all week with frost overnight to lower slopes and valleys, then during the daytimes the freezing level lifting onto higher slopes. Showers of snow and hail becoming fewer and well scattered as higher pressure expands in from the north. The wind speed also lessening. A largely fine weekend ahead with light winds, sunshine, broken cloud, and very clear crisp air. Some showers may run into northern Scotland on stronger winds here. Next week, a shift back to milder southeasterlies, with some showery rain developing at times.