Aonach Beag (Alder) weather forecast.

1,116 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Aonach Beag (Alder) forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind23 mph NW Gusts32 mph Feels-2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,514 m Freezing level2,030 m Daylight05:26–21:20 · 15.9 h

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

A mixed day on Aonach Beag (Alder): summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. 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, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. 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 -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up.

Medium confidence
Wind43 mph SW Gusts60 mph Feels-0°C Rain14.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base578 m Freezing level2,140 m Daylight05:28–21:17 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 02:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Aonach Beag (Alder): summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 02:00 the following day. 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 -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 31-51 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind49 mph SW Gusts69 mph Feels1°C Rain8.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base529 m Freezing level2,960 m Daylight05:30–21:15 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 10:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Aonach Beag (Alder): summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph around midday (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 10:00 until around 03:00 the following day. 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 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 29-58 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind30 mph W Gusts42 mph Feels-1°C Rain5.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base964 m Freezing level1,932 m Daylight05:32–21:13 · 15.7 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 14:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A grey, cloudy day on Aonach Beag (Alder): summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 14:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 900-1200 m around midday and 900-1200 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 21 to 40 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind14 mph NW Gusts18 mph Feels0°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,515 m Freezing level1,953 m Daylight05:34–21:10 · 15.6 h

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

A mixed day on Aonach Beag (Alder): summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). 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, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 7 to 20 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind27 mph S Gusts37 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base1,070 m Freezing level3,003 m Daylight05:36–21:08 · 15.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 33% later.

A mixed day on Aonach Beag (Alder): summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600-900 m in the morning, 2000-2300 m around midday and 1000-1300 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the afternoon. 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 17 to 33 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind36 mph S Gusts50 mph Feels8°C Rain6.7 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base794 m Freezing level3,168 m Daylight05:38–21:06 · 15.4 h
Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 50% early, falling to around 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Aonach Beag (Alder): summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the afternoon into overnight. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1000-1300 m in the morning, lowering to 700-1000 m around midday and 700-1000 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 17 to 65 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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