A' Bhuidheanach Bheag weather forecast.

936 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day A' Bhuidheanach Bheag forecast.

Conditions can change quickly with height. Use the day-by-day summit detail below, then check again close to departure.

High confidence
Wind20 mph NW Gusts27 mph Feels-0°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit69% Cloud base1,513 m Freezing level2,220 m Daylight05:25–21:18 · 15.9 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on A' Bhuidheanach Bheag: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 1500-1800 m around midday and 1500-1800 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud; views may come and go. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northwestern slopes; the southeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up.

Medium confidence
Wind38 mph SW Gusts53 mph Feels1°C Rain13.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base576 m Freezing level2,100 m Daylight05:27–21:16 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on A' Bhuidheanach Bheag: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 500-800 m through daylight. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 28-45 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind39 mph SW Gusts55 mph Feels3°C Rain7.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base538 m Freezing level2,930 m Daylight05:29–21:14 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on A' Bhuidheanach Bheag: summit wind broadly 25-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 500-800 m through daylight. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 25 to 48 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph W Gusts33 mph Feels2°C Rain4.1 mm Cloud-free summit69% Cloud base973 m Freezing level1,932 m Daylight05:31–21:12 · 15.7 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 67% later.

A mixed day on A' Bhuidheanach Bheag: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 1400-1700 m around midday and 900-1200 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud; views may come and go. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 16-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind12 mph NW Gusts16 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit81% Cloud base1,515 m Freezing level1,952 m Daylight05:33–21:09 · 15.6 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 100% later.

A fine day on A' Bhuidheanach Bheag: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 6 to 17 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind18 mph SE Gusts25 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base970 m Freezing level2,965 m Daylight05:35–21:07 · 15.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 83% later.

A mixed day on A' Bhuidheanach Bheag: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 2000-2300 m around midday and 1100-1400 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 11 to 22 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind26 mph S Gusts36 mph Feels9°C Rain3.7 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base796 m Freezing level3,226 m Daylight05:37–21:05 · 15.5 h
Thunder risk: moderate

from the afternoon into overnight. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 75%; around 25% early and 17% later.

A grey, cloudy day on A' Bhuidheanach Bheag: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph around midday (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the afternoon into overnight. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 1000-1300 m around midday and 700-1000 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 14 to 44 mph; check again nearer the time. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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