1,054 m summit in Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh. 8 forecast days covering wind, cloud, rain and temperature, updated 5 November 2026 at 16:25 UTC.
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Confidence: Medium
Overall hill weather78Good
Summit wind · 08:00-17:0010-20 mph southeasterlySummit gusts · 08:00-17:0020-30 mphFeels like-8 to -4°CPrecipitationLittle or noneCloud-free summit estimate55%Cloud base through day600-1,300 mFreezing levelAbove summitDaylightSunrise 07:36 · Sunset 16:26 · 8.8 hours daylight
The day on the hill
A good day on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair: dry, with light winds.
Wind
On the summit expect a south-easterly wind of 10–20 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 20–30 mph at the windiest.
Cloud and visibility
The tops are likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a clear summit around midday. The cloud base could be as low as 600–900 m mid-afternoon. The air should be clear, so expect far-reaching views whenever the tops come out of the cloud.
Rain and ground
It should stay dry.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around -2 to 2°C, feeling like -8 to -4°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 9 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:25pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Forecast confidence
Cloud height is hard to pin down, so the summit could be in or out of cloud at short notice. Things could still change through the day, so keep an eye on the sky.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates 4.3 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
GoodSummit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 15-25 mph are possible on exposed ground.
80
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
GoodSummit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 20-30 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud becomes more persistent later.
75
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind: gusts of about 30 mph.59Mixed · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Thursday 5 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind. Gusts reach about 30 mph on open ground, so peg out well and use the guylines. Look for shelter from the southeast. It should stay dry. Up around 900 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. The air is damp at every height we checked (300-900 m), so expect heavy condensation. Leave the vents open. A cold night, down to about 2°C around 900 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Extensive cloud may limit moonlight. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.
Overnight window: 5 Nov, 17:00 GMT to 6 Nov, 08:00 GMT. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.
Elevation reference (open ground)
300 m59 · mixed
Wind / gust
13 mph / 21 mph
Typical / low
3.7°C / 3.4°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
High
600 m59 · mixed
Wind / gust
16 mph / 26 mph
Typical / low
3.7°C / 3.4°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
High
900 m49 · mixed
Wind / gust
18 mph / 30 mph
Typical / low
2.1°C / 2.0°C · much of the night
In cloud
100% of modelled night
Condensation
High
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
Fair conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock should be mostly dry, though drainage lines and shaded holds may still be damp. Gusts of 20–30 mph will be noticeable on exposed ridges. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceProbably dryPeak gust20-30 mphRain0.0 mm
Main concernmuch of the route may be in cloud
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
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Summit wind · 08:00-17:005-25 mph southeasterlySummit gusts · 08:00-17:0020-30 mphFeels like-6 to -2°CPrecipitationUp to around 2 mmCloud-free summit estimate10%Cloud base through day600-900 mFreezing levelAbove summitDaylightSunrise 07:38 · Sunset 16:24 · 8.8 hours daylight
The day on the hill
A mixed day on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair, with the summit in cloud for most of the day.
Wind
On the summit expect a south-easterly wind of 5–25 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 20–30 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside the wind will be light, under 10 mph. A wind like that will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Cloud and visibility
Expect the summit to be in cloud for most of the day. The cloud base could be as low as 600–900 m mid-afternoon. In cloud you'll be finding your way without landmarks, so carry navigation you trust and know how to use, with a backup such as a spare battery or a map and compass.
Rain and ground
Spells of drizzle through the day.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around 0 to 4°C, feeling like -6 to -2°C in the wind. The freezing level is above the summits. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 9 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:25pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates Less than 1 hour of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
MixedSummit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 20-30 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period.
57
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
MixedSummit winds around 5-20 mph. Gusts around 20-30 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period.
61
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: dry, with light winds.59Mixed · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Friday 6 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air. Light winds on open ground, gusting no more than about 20 mph. It should stay dry. Up around 900 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. The air is damp at every height we checked (300-900 m), so expect heavy condensation. Leave the vents open. A cold night, down to about 2°C around 900 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Cloud may affect views of the Moon. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.
Overnight window: 6 Nov, 17:00 GMT to 7 Nov, 08:00 GMT. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.
Elevation reference (open ground)
300 m59 · mixed
Wind / gust
5 mph / 13 mph
Typical / low
4.2°C / 3.9°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
High
600 m59 · mixed
Wind / gust
6 mph / 15 mph
Typical / low
4.2°C / 3.9°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
High
900 m54 · mixed
Wind / gust
7 mph / 18 mph
Typical / low
2.6°C / 2.3°C · much of the night
In cloud
67% of modelled night
Condensation
High
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
Poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Gusts of 20–30 mph will be noticeable on exposed ridges. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust20-30 mphRain0.6 mm
Main factorswet rock likelymuch of the route may be in cloud
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
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For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.
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This is about Stob Poite Coire Àrdair on Friday 6 November 2026. It asks about intentions, not whether you actually went out. No name or account is needed.
Summit wind · 08:00-17:000-10 mph southeasterlySummit gusts · 08:00-17:000-10 mphFeels like-2 to 2°CPrecipitationLittle or noneCloud-free summit estimate55%Cloud base through day1,200-1,500 mFreezing levelAbove summitDaylightSunrise 07:41 · Sunset 16:21 · 8.7 hours daylight
The day on the hill
Dry, with light winds on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair. Cloud could cover the tops and limit the views.
Wind
On the summit expect light winds of up to 5 mph, mainly south-easterly, with gusts of 0–10 mph at the windiest.
Cloud and visibility
Clear spells are possible, but cloud could cover the tops for part of the day. Forecast models differ on how much summit cloud develops. A few forecast models bring the cloud base down to around 600–900 m at times. The cloud base sits close to summit height, so the top could go in and out of cloud at short notice.
Rain and ground
It should stay dry.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around 0 to 4°C, feeling like -2 to 2°C in the wind. The freezing level is close to summit height. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 9 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:20pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Forecast confidence
Cloud height is hard to pin down, so the summit could be in or out of cloud at short notice. It's still two days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates 2.2 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
ExcellentSummit winds around 0-10 mph. Gusts around 0-10 mph are possible on exposed ground.
90
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
ExcellentSummit winds around 0-10 mph. Gusts around 0-10 mph are possible on exposed ground.
90
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: dry, with light winds.59Mixed · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Saturday 7 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air. Light winds on open ground, gusting no more than about 15 mph. It should stay dry. Above about 600 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. The air is damp at every height we checked (300-900 m), so expect heavy condensation. Leave the vents open. A cold night, down to about 3°C around 900 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
Good conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock should be mostly dry, though drainage lines and shaded holds may still be damp. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceProbably dryPeak gust0-10 mphRain0.0 mm
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit
For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.
Does the weather shape your plans?Optional hill-user research. One answer helps; further questions are up to you.Take part
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This is about Stob Poite Coire Àrdair on Saturday 7 November 2026. It asks about intentions, not whether you actually went out. No name or account is needed.
Summit wind · 08:00-17:000-10 mph easterlySummit gusts · 08:00-17:000-10 mphFeels like-4 to 0°CPrecipitationLittle or noneCloud-free summit estimate40%Cloud base through day500-1,500 mFreezing level1,000-1,300 mDaylightSunrise 07:43 · Sunset 16:19 · 8.6 hours daylight
The day on the hill
A good day on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair, though expect cloud on the tops early.
Wind
On the summit expect light winds of up to 10 mph, mainly easterly, with gusts of 0–10 mph at the windiest.
Cloud and visibility
Cloud on the tops early should lift off them by midday. The cloud base could be as low as 500–800 m around midday. In cloud you'll be finding your way without landmarks, so carry navigation you trust and know how to use, with a backup such as a spare battery or a map and compass. Mist or fog is possible in the valleys early on, clearing by about 10am.
Rain and ground
It should stay dry.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around 0 to 4°C, feeling like -4 to 0°C in the wind. The freezing level is close to summit height. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 9 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:20pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Forecast confidence
Cloud heights are particularly hard to pin down today. It's still three days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates 0.8 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
MixedSummit winds around 0-10 mph. Gusts around 0-10 mph are possible on exposed ground.
61
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
ExcellentSummit winds around 0-10 mph. Gusts around 0-10 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud is more persistent early in this period, with better prospects later.
90
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: dry, with light winds.59Mixed · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Sunday 8 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air. Light winds on open ground, gusting no more than about 15 mph. It should stay dry. The air is damp below about 600 m, so expect heavy condensation. Leave the vents open. A cold night, down to about 1°C around 300 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about -2°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about -2°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
Fair conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock should be mostly dry, though drainage lines and shaded holds may still be damp. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceProbably dryPeak gust0-10 mphRain0.0 mm
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit
For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.
Does the weather shape your plans?Optional hill-user research. One answer helps; further questions are up to you.Take part
Help the Mountain Decisions Project understand how forecasts influence hill days, including when plans stay the same. Findings will be shared publicly as summaries, not individual responses.
This is about Stob Poite Coire Àrdair on Sunday 8 November 2026. It asks about intentions, not whether you actually went out. No name or account is needed.
Summit wind · 08:00-17:005-15 mph southeasterlySummit gusts · 08:00-17:0010-20 mphFeels like-8 to -4°CPrecipitationLittle or noneCloud-free summit estimate80%Cloud base through day1,000-1,300 mFreezing level900-1,200 mDaylightSunrise 07:45 · Sunset 16:17 · 8.5 hours daylight
The day on the hill
A good day on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair: dry, with light winds and clear tops for most of the day.
Wind
On the summit expect light winds of up to 15 mph, mainly south-easterly, with gusts of 10–20 mph at the windiest.
Cloud and visibility
The tops are likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a clear summit early in the morning. A few forecast models bring the cloud base down to around 500–800 m at times. The cloud base sits close to summit height, so the top could go in and out of cloud at short notice. Mist or fog is possible in the valleys early on, clearing by about 10am. Good spells of sunshine are likely.
Rain and ground
It should stay dry.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around -2 to 2°C, feeling like -8 to -4°C in the wind. The freezing level is close to summit height. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 9 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:15pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Forecast confidence
Cloud height is hard to pin down, so the summit could be in or out of cloud at short notice. It's still four days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates 7.6 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
GoodSummit winds around 5-15 mph. Gusts around 10-20 mph are possible on exposed ground.
76
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
ExcellentSummit winds around 5-15 mph. Gusts around 10-20 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud becomes more persistent later.
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: gusts of about 25 mph.54Mixed · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Monday 9 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air. Gusts reach about 25 mph on open ground, so peg out well and use the guylines. Look for shelter from the southeast. It should stay dry. Above about 600 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. The air is damp at every height we checked (300-900 m), so expect heavy condensation. Leave the vents open. A cold night, down to about 1°C around 900 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
Fair conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock should be mostly dry, though drainage lines and shaded holds may still be damp. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceProbably dryPeak gust10-20 mphRain0.0 mm
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
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Summit wind · 08:00-17:0010-20 mph southeasterlySummit gusts · 08:00-17:0020-30 mphFeels like-8 to -4°CPrecipitationLittle or noneCloud-free summit estimate30%Cloud base through day500-1,100 mFreezing level900-1,200 mDaylightSunrise 07:47 · Sunset 16:15 · 8.5 hours daylight
The day on the hill
A mixed day on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair, with cloud coming and going on the summit.
Wind
On the summit expect a south-easterly wind of 10–20 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 20–30 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside the wind will be light, under 10 mph.
Cloud and visibility
Expect the summit to be in cloud for most of the day. The cloud base could be as low as 500–800 m mid-morning. In cloud you'll be finding your way without landmarks, so carry navigation you trust and know how to use, with a backup such as a spare battery or a map and compass. Any sunshine is more likely on lower ground than on the summit.
Rain and ground
Mostly dry, but some forecast models bring rain in the afternoon.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around -2 to 2°C, feeling like -8 to -4°C in the wind. The freezing level is close to summit height. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 8 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:15pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Forecast confidence
It's still five days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates 7.7 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
MixedSummit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 15-25 mph are possible on exposed ground.
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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
MixedSummit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 20-30 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is possible during the afternoon, but forecast models disagree on whether it will fall.
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: dry, with light winds.54Mixed · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Tuesday 10 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air. Light winds on open ground, gusting no more than about 20 mph. The wind swings from southeasterly to northerly overnight, so a pitch sheltered at dusk may not be by morning. It should stay dry. Above about 600 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. The air is damp at every height we checked (300-900 m), so expect heavy condensation. Leave the vents open. A cold night, down to about 2°C around 900 m. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about 0°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 0°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
Mixed conditions for exposed scrambling. It should stay mostly dry, but a passing shower could leave the rock damp and slippery. Gusts of 20–30 mph will be noticeable on exposed ridges. Cloud on the tops may make route-finding and retreat harder. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceDry initially; rain possiblePeak gust20-30 mphRainPossible · 40%
Main factorsrain possible despite mostly dry conditions being favouredmuch of the route may be in cloud
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
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Summit wind · 08:00-17:0010-25 mph northerlySummit gusts · 08:00-17:0025-35 mphFeels like-10 to -6°CPrecipitationUp to around 2 mmCloud-free summit estimate60%Cloud base through day1,200-1,800 mFreezing level600-900 mDaylightSunrise 07:49 · Sunset 16:13 · 8.4 hours daylight
The day on the hill
A good day on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair, though expect sleet or snow on the tops.
Snow and navigation
Sleet or snow is possible on the tops in the afternoon, with small temperature changes affecting the mix. The air freezing level is roughly 700 to 1200 m above sea level. Snow can fall below this, but its lower limit is uncertain.
Wind
On the summit expect a northerly wind of 10–25 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 25–35 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside the wind will be light, under 10 mph. A wind like that will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Cloud and visibility
The tops are likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a clear summit mid-morning. The cloud base could be as low as 800–1100 m early in the morning. A few forecast models bring it lower still, to around 400–700 m. Mist or fog is possible in the valleys early on, clearing by about 8am. Good spells of sunshine are likely. The air should be clear, so expect far-reaching views whenever the tops come out of the cloud.
Rain and ground
A short band of sleet crosses in the early afternoon. Expect up to 2 mm in total, measured as melted water, so any snow would lie deeper.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around -4 to 0°C, feeling like -10 to -6°C in the wind. The freezing level is around 800–1100 m, so it will be below freezing on the tops. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 8 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:15pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Forecast confidence
It's still six days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates 7.2 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
ExcellentSummit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 20-30 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud is more persistent early in this period, with better prospects later.
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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
GoodSummit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period.
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA poor night to camp on open ground: a frost, down to -4°C.39Poor · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Wednesday 11 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
A poor night to camp on open ground. Gusts reach about 30 mph on open ground, so peg out well and use the guylines. Look for shelter from the north. It should stay dry. A frost at every height we checked (300-900 m), down to about -4°C. A warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag rated to about -4°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a warm 3-season or 3–4 season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about -4°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
Very poor conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock is likely to be wet and slippery through the day. Icy patches are likely on the rock, which makes it treacherous without winter kit. Gusts of 25–35 mph could throw you off balance on exposed moves and ridges. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust25-35 mphRain0.6 mm
Main factorswet rock likelySnow may fall on high ground. Deposits could make summer scrambling conditions inappropriate
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
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Dry and breezy on Stob Poite Coire Àrdair, with a bitter wind chill. Cloud could cover the tops and limit the views.
Wind
On the summit expect a northerly wind of 15–25 mph for most of the day, with gusts of 25–35 mph at the windiest. Lower down on the open hillside the wind will be light, under 10 mph. Gusts like that will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Cloud and visibility
Clear spells are possible, but cloud could cover the tops for part of the day. Forecast models differ on how much summit cloud develops. Patchy mist is possible in sheltered valleys early on.
Rain and ground
It should stay dry.
Warmth and kit
On the tops it will be around -6 to -2°C, feeling like -16 to -12°C in the wind. The freezing level is around 400–700 m, so it will be below freezing on the tops. Hat, gloves and a warm insulated layer are essential, with extra warmth for stops.
Daylight
A short day, with only about 8 hours of daylight. Sunset is around 4:10pm, so allow time to get off the hill before dark, and carry a head torch.
Forecast confidence
It's still seven days off and could change, so check again nearer the time.
Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine
The surrounding model grid indicates 8 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.
Morning · 08:00–12:00
GoodSummit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground.
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Afternoon · 12:00–17:00
GoodSummit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground.
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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaToo windy for an exposed pitch up around 900 m (gusts of about 40 mph and a frost, down to -5°C). Lower down, a poor night to camp on open ground.39Poor · 600 mView detailsHide details
Night beginning Thursday 12 November 2026
Full overnight outlook
Too windy for an exposed pitch up around 900 m. Lower down, a poor night to camp on open ground. Gusts reach about 40 mph around 900 m and nearer 30 mph around 300 m, which makes for a noisy, testing night even in a good tent. Pitch low down and in real shelter, or leave it for another night. It should stay dry. A frost at every height we checked (300-900 m), down to about -5°C. A 4-season bag rated to about -6°C comfort, and a warm mat, should do. Allow more if you sleep cold.
Views of the Moon may come and go through cloud breaks. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.
Overnight window: 12 Nov, 17:00 GMT to 13 Nov, 08:00 GMT. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.
Elevation reference (open ground)
300 m39 · poor
Wind / gust
20 mph / 30 mph
Typical / low
-2.7°C / -3.0°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
600 m39 · poor
Wind / gust
25 mph / 36 mph
Typical / low
-2.7°C / -3.0°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
900 m19 · very poor
Wind / gust
29 mph / 42 mph
Typical / low
-4.5°C / -4.9°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 4-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about -6°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.
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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaFair conditions for exposed scrambling: gusts of 25–35 mph.Mixed69View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance
Full climbing & scrambling outlook
Fair conditions for exposed scrambling. The rock should be mostly dry, though drainage lines and shaded holds may still be damp. Gusts of 25–35 mph could throw you off balance on exposed moves and ridges. The rock around the summit is mostly micaceous psammite, a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. On the usual routes up you may also cross schist, which has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. These are general notes for each rock type, taken from geological maps around the summit, so the rock on your line may differ.
Rock surfaceProbably dryPeak gust25-35 mphRain0.0 mm
Main concerngusts of 25–35 mph
Representative rock around the summit and along available routes
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation
Origin
Metamorphic
Broad rock-response group
Psammite, pelite or semipelite
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Summit area
Psammite, pelite or semipelite in 100% of 17 BGS samples within 350 m
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky. These are general notes for each rock type, from geological map samples at and around the summit. The rock on your line can differ, and lichen, vegetation and seepage all change how it feels underfoot.
Rock groups along the sampled routes
These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.
Samples around the summit inform the main rock-response profile, with the summit pin shown separately where it differs. Route samples add further context, but this is not a continuous geological survey.
Summit-area sample
Micaceous psammiteCreag Meagaidh Psammite Formation794–1,126 m samplesSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Micaceous psammite is a hard, sandy rock flecked with mica. It grips well when dry and can be slippery when wet where the mica shows. It is generally solid and blocky.
BGS record →
Route sample
SemipeliteArdair Semipelite FormationAround 582 mSeen on Càrn Liath (Creag Meagaidh), Stob Poite Coire Àrdair and Creag Meagaidh
Schist is a flaky, mica-rich rock that splits into layers. It has only fair grip when dry and is slippery when wet, as the mica gives it a greasy sheen. It splits easily along its layers, so flakes and ledges can be loose, and it is often grassy and vegetated.
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This is about Stob Poite Coire Àrdair on Thursday 12 November 2026. It asks about intentions, not whether you actually went out. No name or account is needed.
