Ben Hope weather forecast.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Ben Hope: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. 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 800-1100 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 late afternoon into the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Ben Hope: summit wind broadly 40-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 02:00 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 600-900 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Ben Hope: summit wind broadly 40-60 mph, with gusts 70-80 mph around midday (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 04:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 600-900 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 20-40 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°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 38-60 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 50%; lowest early at about 25%.

A rough, clagged-in day on Ben Hope: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 700-1000 m through daylight. 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 western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-44 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

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

A mixed day on Ben Hope: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Cloud base around 700-1000 m in the morning, lifting to 1000-1300 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 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 11 to 24 mph; check again nearer the time.

A fine day on Ben Hope: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1100-2100 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 13 to 27 mph; check again nearer the time.

Cloud-free timing: Around 100% early, falling to around 50% later.

A wild day on Ben Hope: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from late afternoon into the evening. 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 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 early morning into the afternoon. 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 25 to 55 mph; check again nearer the time.