Sgùrr Èilde Mòr weather forecast.

1,010 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Sgùrr Èilde Mòr forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind22 mph NW Gusts31 mph Feels-1°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit56% Cloud base1,506 m Freezing level2,130 m Daylight05:28–21:21 · 15.9 h

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

A mixed day on Sgùrr Èilde Mòr: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. 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 1500-1800 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. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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 Gusts55 mph Feels0°C Rain16.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base576 m Freezing level2,040 m Daylight05:30–21:18 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

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 02:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr Èilde Mòr: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph around midday (storm-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 01:00 until around 02:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 300-600 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 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 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 26 to 50 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind42 mph SW Gusts59 mph Feels2°C Rain11.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base376 m Freezing level2,920 m Daylight05:32–21:16 · 15.7 h
Spate watch

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. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr Èilde Mòr: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the afternoon (storm-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 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 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 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 25 to 55 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind30 mph W Gusts42 mph Feels0°C Rain6.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base752 m Freezing level1,930 m Daylight05:34–21:14 · 15.7 h
Spate watch

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. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A grey, cloudy day on Sgùrr Èilde Mòr: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 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 900-1200 m around midday and 900-1200 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 5-10 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 19 to 41 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind14 mph NW Gusts17 mph Feels1°C Rain0.5 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,040 m Freezing level1,958 m Daylight05:36–21:12 · 15.6 h

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

A mixed day on Sgùrr Èilde Mòr: summit wind broadly 5-20 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°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 6 to 22 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind25 mph S Gusts35 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base2,044 m Freezing level3,009 m Daylight05:38–21:09 · 15.5 h

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

A mixed day on Sgùrr Èilde Mòr: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 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, lifting to 2000-2300 m around midday and 2000-2300 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 evening. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 15 to 32 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind35 mph S Gusts49 mph Feels9°C Rain9.5 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base794 m Freezing level3,133 m Daylight05:40–21:07 · 15.4 h
Thunder risk: high

from the afternoon into overnight. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgùrr Èilde Mòr: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the afternoon into overnight. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800-1100 m in the morning, lowering to 700-1000 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 southern slopes; the northern 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 65 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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