Dove Crag weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Dove Crag forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind27 mph NW Gusts38 mph Feels2°C Rain1.4 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base824 m Freezing level2,170 m Daylight05:31–21:03 · 15.5 h

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

A mixed day on Dove Crag: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). 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 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up.

High confidence
Wind20 mph W Gusts28 mph Feels5°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit88% Cloud base1,069 m Freezing level2,050 m Daylight05:32–21:01 · 15.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 100%; lowest early at about 75%.

A fine day on Dove Crag: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1000-1300 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind26 mph SW Gusts37 mph Feels6°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit73% Cloud base594 m Freezing level3,340 m Daylight05:34–20:59 · 15.4 h

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

A mixed day on Dove Crag: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). 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 3100-3400 m around midday. 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 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 18-31 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
Wind23 mph W Gusts33 mph Feels10°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base544 m Freezing level3,152 m Daylight05:36–20:57 · 15.3 h

A grey, cloudy day on Dove Crag: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 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 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. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 15 to 38 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind19 mph N Gusts24 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base1,530 m Freezing level3,005 m Daylight05:38–20:55 · 15.3 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 75% early, improving to around 100% later.

A fine day on Dove Crag: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1600 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 13 to 37 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
Wind19 mph S Gusts26 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base2,068 m Freezing level3,427 m Daylight05:40–20:53 · 15.2 h

A fine day on Dove Crag: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1200-3200 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 27 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind28 mph S Gusts39 mph Feels13°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit87% Cloud base1,016 m Freezing level3,674 m Daylight05:41–20:50 · 15.2 h

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 100%; around 75% early and 80% later.

A mixed day on Dove Crag: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1200 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. 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 19-35 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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