South Grampian and Southeast Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Low for extent of cloud on Friday afternoon. High for Saturday. High for mostly dry weather developing on Sunday and early next week.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Severe Chill Effect
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy start with patchy sleet and snow, drier and brighter by afternoon
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
50% | 30% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1100m |
NE
12
|
SE
4
|
SW
15
|
SW
21
|
S
19
|
S
19
|
900m |
NE
7
|
SE
3
|
SW
12
|
SW
16
|
S
14
|
S
14
|
600m |
W
2
|
SW
2
|
SW
10
|
SW
12
|
S
8
|
S
8
|
300m |
N
5
|
W
4
|
SW
8
|
W
8
|
S
5
|
SE
3
|
Glen |
NW
2
|
SW
3
|
SW
6
|
SW
10
|
S
5
|
E
3
|
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1100m | 15 | 5 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
900m | 10 | 4 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
600m | 7 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
300m | 13 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
Glen | 8 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 5 |
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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1100m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
900m |
-1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
600m |
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
300m |
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
|
Glen |
4°
|
4°
|
7°
|
9°
|
7°
|
5°
|
Freezing Level |
700m
|
800m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1100m |
-8°
|
-4°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
900m |
-4°
|
-2°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
300m |
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
3°
|
Glen |
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Notable wind chill expected in the brisk higher summit winds
Weather
Cloudy for most of the morning with some patchy sleet and snow at first. This dying out through the morning to leave the rest of the day largely dry with sunny intervals for the afternoon with just the odd light snow shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%, but 30% in the far west
Low cloud and visibility
Poor at first in any snow and widespread low cloud down to 400 to 700 metres. Much improved visibility with good air clarity by afternoon with patchy cloud above 800 metres.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy start, then bright with a few sleet and rain showers with snow confined to the higher tops by afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly average speeds of 15 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 2 Celsius
- Glen 0 rising to 10 Celsius
- Freezing level 1000 to 1200 metres
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly very good visibility outside of cloud and showers. Areas of cloud down to 500 metres at first, and 750 metres as showers run through.
Mountain weather information
Sun 31 Mar
Misty low cloud at first, mostly burning off but lingering across the Angus hills. Freezing level 1200 metres.
Mon 1 Apr
Low cloud lifting and breaking in the morning. Otherwise dry with sunny spells. Freezing level 900 metres.
Tue 2 Apr
Dry, cold and settled with variable amounts of cloud. Freezing level 600 metres.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
Including South and East Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire and Angus Hills, Ben Vrackie, Ben Lawers, Loch Tay and Ochils
This weather forecast area covers much of the southern and eastern Cairngorm National Park, the Aberdeenshire hills and Angus hills and includes the Balmoral Estate, Scottish home of the Royal Family since 1852. Lochnagar, with its magnificent northern corrie, is very popular among walkers and climbers and Mount Keen is the most easterly of all Munros (Scottish mountains over 3000 feet).
The Perthshire hills offer a rich variety of heather-clad hills and mighty pine forests. The River Tay flows 120 miles from its source to the North Sea and is the longest and largest river in Scotland. Loch Tay is a freshwater loch and at around 150 metres deep it is one of the deepest in Scotland. At 1,214 metres Ben Lawers is the highest point along the ridge near the north shore of the loch that includes seven Munros.
The Ochil Hills are a long range of steep-sided, round topped hills, stretching 25 miles from the Firth of Tay to Stirling. There are many peaks over 600 metres offering splendid views across central Scotland and to the north, with Ben Cleuch the highest at 721 metres.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service