Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a cooler and more unsettled period but low for the clearance of the rain and the distribution/intensity of any showers over the following days.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Gloomy and wet, the rain only clearing north in the evening.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
17
|
E
18
|
SE
15
|
SE
13
|
SE
12
|
SE
12
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| 300m |
E
9
|
E
11
|
SE
10
|
SE
9
|
SE
7
|
SE
6
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| Valley |
E
10
|
E
11
|
SE
9
|
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
E
6
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Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 23 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
| 300m | 24 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 |
| Valley | 26 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
14°
|
15°
|
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
13°
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| Freezing Level |
2,700m
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2,700m
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2,800m
|
2,700m
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2,400m
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2,300m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
8°
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| 300m |
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
12°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
12°
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Waterproofs and navigational skills required. A chance of saturated water courses in places.
Weather
Some persistent rain overnight and through much of the day, perhaps heavy at times. The rain will eventually clear north during the evening but it will remain cloudy and will feel much cooler than recent days.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Slowly increasing from 5% to 30% until mid-afternoon, but 30% to 70% late afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally poor in rain and low cloud through the day, with bases down to 300m. Slowly improving during the evening to become good at best.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 2mm | 23.2mm | 23.2mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy with extensive low cloud and patchy drizzle in the morning, the cloud breaking into sunny spells and showers in the afternoon. Showers persisting into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Slowly increasing from 5% to 30% during the day under extensive low cloud. Rising to 90% or more in the late afternoon but low confidence with timing.
Maximum wind speed expected
East to Southeast 10-15mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 09 degree Celsius rising to plus 13 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 13 degree Celsius rising to plus 17 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Very poor in drizzle and low cloud in the morning, with bases down to 300-400m. Slowly improving through the afternoon to become good at best but becoming mediocre in the evening.
Mountain weather information
Thu 16 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with extensive low cloud and patchy drizzle in the morning, the cloud breaking into sunny spells and showers in the afternoon. Showers likely merging into a longer spell of rain in the evening.
Fri 17 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with extensive low cloud and patchy drizzle in the morning, the cloud breaking into sunny spells and showers in the afternoon, perhaps thundery.
Sat 18 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Drier and brighter with sunny spells and the odd afternoon shower.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.