Lochnagar weather forecast.

1,156 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Lochnagar forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph NW Gusts46 mph Feels-4°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud base1,507 m Freezing level1,940 m

A wild day on Lochnagar: summit wind broadly 15-40 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 1000-1600 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. Cloud will be lowest on the NW slopes, down to about 1400-1700 m; the SE side should be clearer, lifting to around 1600-1900 m. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 0 to 4°C, feeling around -6 to -2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 29-40 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind55 mph W Gusts78 mph Feels-1°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud base1,050 m Freezing level2,220 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Lochnagar: summit wind broadly 40-60 mph, with gusts 75-85 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 700-1100 m - expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 900-1200 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 1200-1500 m. 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 48-65 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind58 mph SW Gusts81 mph Feels1°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,262 m Freezing level3,150 m

A wild day on Lochnagar: summit wind broadly 45-65 mph, with gusts 75-85 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 900-2000 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. 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 SW slopes, down to about 1100-1400 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 1400-1700 m. Little or no rain expected. 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 44-66 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind53 mph W Gusts75 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,488 m Freezing level10,000 m

A wild day on Lochnagar: summit wind broadly 25-60 mph, with gusts 70-80 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 1400-1700 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 1500-1800 m. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 39-64 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
Wind18 mph NW Gusts22 mph Feels-0°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,509 m Freezing level10,000 m

A fine day on Lochnagar: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 15-25 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 1400-1700 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 9 to 28 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind28 mph S Gusts40 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,162 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on Lochnagar: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 800-1400 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 14 to 41 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind44 mph S Gusts61 mph Feels11°C Rain0.8 mm Cloud base1,012 m Freezing level10,000 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Lochnagar: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 800-1300 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 S slopes, down to about 900-1200 m; the N 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 27 to 77 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.