Cold Fell weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Cold Fell forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind21 mph W Gusts29 mph Feels4°C Rain0.5 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base613 m Freezing level2,230 m Daylight05:27–21:03 · 15.6 h

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

A mixed day on Cold Fell: 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, lifting to 600-900 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. 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.

High confidence
Wind23 mph W Gusts33 mph Feels7°C Rain1.0 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,481 m Freezing level2,020 m Daylight05:29–21:01 · 15.5 h

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

A mixed day on Cold Fell: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). Cloud base around 600-900 m in the morning, lifting to 1400-1700 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 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.

High confidence
Wind23 mph SW Gusts32 mph Feels7°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit87% Cloud base1,068 m Freezing level3,350 m Daylight05:31–20:59 · 15.5 h

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

A mixed day on Cold Fell: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the morning (strong winds). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 500-1400 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind26 mph SW Gusts37 mph Feels11°C Rain4.4 mm Cloud-free summit33% Cloud base538 m Freezing level3,051 m Daylight05:33–20:57 · 15.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, falling to around 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Cold Fell: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 3000-3300 m around midday and 500-800 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 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 19-35 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind11 mph NW Gusts15 mph Feels6°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit87% Cloud base1,418 m Freezing level2,892 m Daylight05:35–20:55 · 15.3 h

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

A fine day on Cold Fell: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1600 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 7 to 18 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind17 mph S Gusts24 mph Feels11°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base2,068 m Freezing level3,278 m Daylight05:37–20:53 · 15.3 h

A fine day on Cold Fell: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1500-3200 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 11 to 26 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind31 mph S Gusts43 mph Feels17°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,494 m Freezing level3,400 m Daylight05:38–20:51 · 15.2 h

A mixed day on Cold Fell: 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1300-1600 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-38 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.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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