Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind25 mph W Gusts34 mph Feels-1°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit56% Cloud base986 m Freezing level2,010 m Daylight05:31–21:28 · 15.9 h
Severe spate risk

High spate risk based on recent and forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

Cloud-free timing: Around 75% early, falling to around 17% later.

A mixed day on Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1400-1700 m in the morning, lowering to 1000-1300 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 the morning into the afternoon. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up.

Medium confidence
Wind49 mph SW Gusts68 mph Feels1°C Rain8.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base399 m Freezing level2,190 m Daylight05:33–21:26 · 15.9 h
High spate risk

High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 23:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh: summit wind broadly 40-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 23:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 300-600 m through daylight. 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°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 43-59 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind55 mph SW Gusts77 mph Feels2°C Rain40.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base399 m Freezing level2,690 m Daylight05:35–21:24 · 15.8 h
Severe spate risk

High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 04:00 until around 06:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh: summit wind broadly 40-60 mph, with gusts 70-80 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Severe spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become unsafe or impassable. Most likely from around 04:00 until around 06:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 300-600 m through daylight. 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 more than 40 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 47-64 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind27 mph W Gusts38 mph Feels0°C Rain1.5 mm Cloud-free summit19% Cloud base731 m Freezing level1,941 m Daylight05:37–21:21 · 15.7 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 700-1000 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during 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 up to around 2 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 20-33 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind10 mph NW Gusts14 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit69% Cloud base1,050 m Freezing level1,915 m Daylight05:39–21:19 · 15.7 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 50% early, improving to around 83% later.

A mixed day on Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 1000-1300 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 around midday into the evening. 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 16 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
Wind34 mph S Gusts48 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit88% Cloud base1,539 m Freezing level2,990 m Daylight05:42–21:17 · 15.6 h

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

A wild day on Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh: summit wind broadly 15-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1100-2100 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 19 to 56 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind44 mph SW Gusts61 mph Feels8°C Rain11.1 mm Cloud-free summit19% Cloud base556 m Freezing level3,249 m Daylight05:44–21:14 · 15.5 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.

Cloud-free timing: Around 75% early, falling to around 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). 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 1400-1700 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 m around midday and 500-800 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 26 to 71 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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