Catstycam weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Catstycam forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind30 mph W Gusts42 mph Feels1°C Rain2.6 mm Cloud base842 m Freezing level2,090 m

A grey, cloudy day on Catstycam: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-1100 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 700-1000 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 900-1200 m. 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 -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up.

High confidence
Wind27 mph SW Gusts38 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,058 m Freezing level2,110 m

A mixed day on Catstycam: summit wind broadly 20-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 800-1100 m - 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 will be lowest on the SW slopes, down to about 900-1200 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 1200-1500 m. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph SW Gusts44 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,033 m Freezing level3,420 m

A mixed day on Catstycam: summit wind broadly 25-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph around midday (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-1100 m - 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. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 24-36 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range. 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.

Low confidence
Wind31 mph W Gusts43 mph Feels9°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud base1,005 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on Catstycam: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-1300 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 900-1200 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 1100-1400 m. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 21 to 46 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind14 mph N Gusts18 mph Feels5°C Rain2.4 mm Cloud base1,178 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on Catstycam: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base 700-1600 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the evening. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Bright spells with UV up to 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 8 to 22 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind29 mph S Gusts40 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,003 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on Catstycam: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 500-1200 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 17 to 43 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.

Low confidence
Wind35 mph S Gusts50 mph Feels16°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud base1,090 m Freezing level10,000 m

A wild day on Catstycam: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1300 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 26 to 48 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

A forecast is part of the decision.

Mountain weather can differ sharply from conditions in the valley. Check official warnings, carry appropriate navigation and clothing, and be ready to change the plan.