Creag Pitridh weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Creag Pitridh forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind17 mph NW Gusts24 mph Feels1°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,513 m Freezing level2,000 m Daylight05:26–21:20 · 15.9 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 100% later.

A fine day on Creag Pitridh: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). 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; views may come and go. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up.

Medium confidence
Wind40 mph SW Gusts56 mph Feels1°C Rain16.5 mm Cloud-free summit6% Cloud base578 m Freezing level2,120 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 04:00 until around 01:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 25%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Creag Pitridh: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the evening (storm-force winds). There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 04:00 until around 01:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 700-1000 m around midday and 500-800 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. 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 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 30-48 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind43 mph SW Gusts60 mph Feels3°C Rain8.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base533 m Freezing level2,950 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 11:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Creag Pitridh: summit wind broadly 35-50 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 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 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 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. 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
Wind26 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels1°C Rain4.9 mm Cloud-free summit56% Cloud base955 m Freezing level1,920 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.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 67% later.

A mixed day on Creag Pitridh: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong 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, 1400-1700 m around midday and 900-1200 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 western slopes; the eastern 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. 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 18 to 35 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind11 mph NW Gusts14 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,515 m Freezing level1,939 m Daylight05:34–21:11 · 15.6 h

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

A fine day on Creag Pitridh: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 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; views may come and go. 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 6 to 15 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind20 mph S Gusts28 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base915 m Freezing level2,968 m Daylight05:36–21:08 · 15.5 h

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

A mixed day on Creag Pitridh: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). 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 900-1200 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 11 to 26 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind29 mph S Gusts41 mph Feels10°C Rain3.7 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base794 m Freezing level3,242 m Daylight05:38–21:06 · 15.5 h
Thunder risk: moderate

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

A grey, cloudy day on Creag Pitridh: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph around midday (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 10-20 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 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 southern slopes; the northern 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 14 to 54 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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