Mountain weather
North Grampian Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Mainly high confidence, moderate with regard to shower detail.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Mountain weather forecast
Mainly dry and sunny, the odd afternoon shower.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
E
26
|
E
20
|
E
16
|
E
10
|
E
8
|
SE
5
|
| 900m |
E
19
|
E
18
|
E
15
|
NE
9
|
E
7
|
SE
4
|
| 600m |
NE
6
|
NE
12
|
NE
13
|
NE
8
|
NE
6
|
SE
3
|
| 300m |
NE
3
|
NE
6
|
NE
7
|
NE
5
|
N
6
|
NE
3
|
| Glen |
N
2
|
NE
4
|
NE
6
|
E
6
|
N
5
|
NW
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m | 35 | 26 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| 900m | 23 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 5 |
| 600m | 8 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| 300m | 8 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
| Glen | 7 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 900m |
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| 600m |
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
17°
|
16°
|
14°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
17°
|
21°
|
20°
|
18°
|
14°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
18°
|
22°
|
21°
|
19°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m |
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 900m |
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| 600m |
11°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
16°
|
19°
|
19°
|
17°
|
14°
|
| Glen |
12°
|
17°
|
20°
|
19°
|
18°
|
15°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Nothing to add.
Weather
Largely clear with a sunny start to the day. Patchy cloud and sunny spells throughout the day with the odd shower developing during the afternoon towards Creag Meagaidh or Ben Alder, possibly thundery with hail. Showers dying off into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Good or very good visibility but poor in early fog, temporarily reducing in heavy showers.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Some low cloud, mist and fog at first, mainly in the north but cloud becoming more widespread. This breaking up during the morning to leave sunny spells for a time during the afternoon. Showers developing during the afternoon, again with the chance of thunder. Further cloud into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% at first, improving 80-90% by around midday.
Maximum wind speed expected
Light, north to northeasterly winds.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 9 rising to plus 12 Celsius
- Glen Plus 12 rising to plus 19 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Scattered or broken low cloud base below 300m at first, mainly in the north and east, breaking and clearing east by midday. Few base 600-800m during the evening. Visibility poor in mist or fog at first, becoming good or very good later, temporary reductions in heavy showers.
Mountain weather information
Sun 19 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy on Sunday, some sunny spells into the afternoon. Light winds.
Mon 20 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy at first but then dry and mainly sunny on Monday. Light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Tue 21 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another largely sunny day on Tuesday. Moderate southeasterly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Includes the northern and western Cairngorms National Park, Monadhliath, Ben Alder, Creag Meagaidh, Loch Ericht and Loch Rannoch.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service