Great End weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Great End forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind31 mph NW Gusts44 mph Feels-0°C Rain3.5 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base832 m Freezing level2,150 m Daylight05:32–21:04 · 15.5 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Great End: 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 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 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
Wind21 mph W Gusts30 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,068 m Freezing level2,010 m Daylight05:33–21:02 · 15.5 h

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

A mixed day on Great End: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 800-1100 m in the morning, lifting to 1000-1300 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 late afternoon into the evening. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind31 mph SW Gusts43 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base3,104 m Freezing level3,350 m Daylight05:35–21:00 · 15.4 h

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

A mixed day on Great End: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 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 1100-3200 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 21-37 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
Wind25 mph W Gusts35 mph Feels9°C Rain3.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base539 m Freezing level3,211 m Daylight05:37–20:58 · 15.3 h

A grey, cloudy day on Great End: 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 200-500 m in the morning, lifting 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 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 17 to 38 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind21 mph N Gusts26 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit80% Cloud base1,110 m Freezing level3,099 m Daylight05:39–20:56 · 15.3 h

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

A fine day on Great End: 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. 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 14 to 42 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
Wind23 mph S Gusts32 mph Feels6°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,273 m Freezing level3,427 m Daylight05:41–20:53 · 15.2 h

A mixed day on Great End: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1200-2100 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 14 to 35 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
Wind32 mph S Gusts44 mph Feels13°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base1,048 m Freezing level3,672 m Daylight05:42–20:51 · 15.2 h

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

A mixed day on Great End: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-2100 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 22 to 45 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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