Sgùrr an Fhuarain weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Sgùrr an Fhuarain forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind21 mph W Gusts29 mph Feels-1°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base823 m Freezing level2,180 m Daylight05:29–21:24 · 15.9 h

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

A mixed day on Sgùrr an Fhuarain: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Cloud base around 600-900 m in the morning, lifting to 1000-1300 m around midday and 1200-1500 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. 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
Wind40 mph SW Gusts56 mph Feels1°C Rain16.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base668 m Freezing level2,100 m Daylight05:31–21:21 · 15.8 h
High spate risk

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr an Fhuarain: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph around midday (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 02:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 600-900 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 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 27 to 51 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind48 mph SW Gusts68 mph Feels2°C Rain11.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base668 m Freezing level2,760 m Daylight05:33–21:19 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr an Fhuarain: summit wind broadly 35-55 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. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 09:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 600-900 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 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 25 to 62 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind31 mph W Gusts43 mph Feels1°C Rain4.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base735 m Freezing level2,092 m Daylight05:35–21:17 · 15.7 h
Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A grey, cloudy day on Sgùrr an Fhuarain: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-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 00:00 until around 20:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 700-1000 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 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 -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 20 to 43 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind11 mph NW Gusts16 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit62% Cloud base1,048 m Freezing level1,917 m Daylight05:37–21:14 · 15.6 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Sgùrr an Fhuarain: summit wind broadly 5-15 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 600-900 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 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 5 to 20 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph S Gusts32 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base2,042 m Freezing level2,991 m Daylight05:39–21:12 · 15.6 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Sgùrr an Fhuarain: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong 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. Cloud base around 600-900 m in the morning, 2000-2300 m around midday and 1300-1600 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-28 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
Wind35 mph S Gusts49 mph Feels10°C Rain6.1 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base564 m Freezing level3,232 m Daylight05:41–21:10 · 15.5 h
Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

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

A wild day on Sgùrr an Fhuarain: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1500-1800 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 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 late afternoon into the evening. 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 23 to 70 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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