Bidean nam Bian weather forecast.

1,150 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Bidean nam Bian 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 W Gusts28 mph Feels-1°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base1,054 m Freezing level1,940 m Daylight05:29–21:21 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on recent rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most relevant now and for a few hours after the rain eases. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Bidean nam Bian: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 1500-1800 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 midday into the afternoon. 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 -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up.

Medium confidence
Wind42 mph SW Gusts58 mph Feels-1°C Rain19.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base581 m Freezing level2,060 m Daylight05:31–21:18 · 15.8 h
High spate risk

High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 22:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Bidean nam Bian: summit wind broadly 35-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 22:00. 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 27-51 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind50 mph SW Gusts70 mph Feels1°C Rain14.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base537 m Freezing level2,900 m Daylight05:33–21:16 · 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 10:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Bidean nam Bian: summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph during the morning (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 around 700-1000 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 m around midday and 500-800 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 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 27 to 64 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind30 mph W Gusts42 mph Feels-1°C Rain11.1 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base750 m Freezing level2,203 m Daylight05:35–21:14 · 15.7 h
High spate risk

High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Bidean nam Bian: 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. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 900-1200 m around midday and 700-1000 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. 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 22 to 47 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind15 mph NW Gusts19 mph Feels0°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base1,050 m Freezing level1,985 m Daylight05:37–21:12 · 15.6 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Bidean nam Bian: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 1000-1300 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 late afternoon 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 8 to 28 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind28 mph S Gusts39 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit56% Cloud base2,046 m Freezing level3,063 m Daylight05:39–21:09 · 15.5 h

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

A mixed day on Bidean nam Bian: summit wind broadly 10-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (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 600-900 m in the morning, lifting to 2000-2300 m around midday and 2000-2300 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 evening. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 19 to 41 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind40 mph S Gusts56 mph Feels8°C Rain15.1 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base568 m Freezing level3,242 m Daylight05:41–21:07 · 15.4 h
Thunder risk: moderate

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

Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 11:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Bidean nam Bian: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into overnight. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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 11:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1500-1800 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 m around midday and 500-800 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 21 to 73 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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