Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Cloudy but mostly dry
Dry most or all day. Variable cloud banks drifting over the mountains, some slopes clearing at times, a little sun may break through locally.
Cold
Below freezing all day from many valleys upward. 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.
Cloudy but mostly dry
Dry most or all day. Variable cloud banks drifting over the mountains, some slopes clearing at times, a little sun may break through locally.
Cold
Below freezing all day from many valleys upward. Severe chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Wednesday 5th February 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Feb 25 at
3:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Chilly westerly winds, strongest in northern Scotland, gale-force on higher mountains. Showers of snow and hail mostly over western Scotland in the morning will tend to fade with time. Patchy cloud across many western tops, some breaks forming.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Windy. Brief showers in west fading.
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 25-30mph, to in places gusty 35mph in morning near and east of higher summits, at first local 40mph around The Cheviot.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery over higher slopes, buffeting gusts particularly near and east of highest tops. Considerable wind chill, easing a little.
How Wet?
Soon generally dry
A few showers with snow and possible hail on upper slopes in Galloway in the morning. Rare if any elsewhere. Fading out to be substantially dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches mostly west, increasingly clearing
Patches of cloud capping some higher tops occasionally in the morning, mainly west of the M74. Frequently lifting above hills with time. Tops often clear all day toward east.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70% rising above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Intermittent sunshine, best toward east. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
-1C rising to +1C. Wind chill feeling like -10C.
Freezing Level
600-700m, plus slight frost in some valleys from dawn, rising slowly just above freezing point to higher tops.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Thursday 6th February 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Feb 25 at
3:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 10 to 20mph, strongest over western hills in Galloway, locally gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but feeling chilly where exposed on higher western tops, gusts may affect ease of walking in places.
How Wet?
No precipitation
Cloud on the hills?
Patchy cloud southwest for a time
Cloud banks around south-facing slopes, mostly mid-elevations, plus some fog in valleys in the morning. Some cloud patches may drift higher up in Galloway, but increasingly dispersing.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Generally sunny out of the local patchy cloud. Visibility excellent; mist or haze some lower slopes.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C. Wind chill feeling like -6C in west.
Freezing Level
Terrain part-frozen, including frost widely in valleys early morning. Gradual thawing at many elevations in the sun.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 7th February 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Feb 25 at
3:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 20mph, to in places gusts 30mph, mainly Galloway.
Effect of the wind on you?
Often fairly small, but occasional gusty areas may affect comfortable walking, also giving marked wind chill.
How Wet?
No precipitation
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clear, may drift onto eastern hills
Risk areas of cloud drifting onto some mid and upper slopes, more likely over the Cheviots, possibly the highest summits near the top of the cloud layer. Generally clearer toward west and north.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine may be extensive, but some cloud may come and go in Borders. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
0 or 1C. Wind chill in places feeling near -10C.
Freezing Level
Much terrain frozen above 600m, plus frost in sheltered spots lower down. Some hills toward N/W above freezing higher up.
Planning Outlook
High pressure builds and becomes centred around Scandinavia in the extended outlook into next week. A chilly east to southeasterly pattern is likely to prevail into mid-February. Some lulls, but periods of gusty winds will give significant wind chill. Often extensively dry, but occasional snow flurries mainly over England & Wales, occasionally also eastern Scotland. Variable amounts of cloud, although the west and especially northwest Highlands often clear and sunny. Some mountains above freezing later this week, but from the weekend, generally sub-zero across all mountains - a sustained period of freeze from many lower slopes upward. Frost common into the valleys.