The Saddle weather forecast.

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

Seven-day The Saddle forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph W Gusts33 mph Feels-2°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud base1,044 m Freezing level1,880 m

A mixed day on The Saddle: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-1100 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late morning into midday. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 900-1200 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 1100-1400 m. 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 19-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind55 mph SW Gusts77 mph Feels-1°C Rain19.0 mm Cloud base557 m Freezing level2,080 m

A rough, clagged-in day on The Saddle: summit wind broadly 45-60 mph, with gusts 70-80 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 20-30 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-800 m - expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of the day, with no dependable break. Cloud will be lowest on the SW slopes, down to about 400-700 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 800-1100 m. 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 31 to 79 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind56 mph SW Gusts79 mph Feels2°C Rain38.9 mm Cloud base523 m Freezing level2,640 m

A rough, clagged-in day on The Saddle: summit wind broadly 45-60 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 500-800 m - expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of the day, with no dependable break. Cloud will be lowest on the SW slopes, down to about 300-600 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 800-1100 m. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 20-40 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 26 to 80 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind37 mph W Gusts51 mph Feels-0°C Rain7.5 mm Cloud base743 m Freezing level10,000 m

A rough, clagged-in day on The Saddle: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-800 m - expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of the day, with no dependable break. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 600-900 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 900-1200 m. 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 23 to 51 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind12 mph NW Gusts16 mph Feels1°C Rain1.2 mm Cloud base1,038 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on The Saddle: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base 500-1600 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. 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 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 7 to 20 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
Wind31 mph S Gusts43 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base3,101 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on The Saddle: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 900-3200 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from early morning into the afternoon. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 20 to 49 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
Wind50 mph S Gusts69 mph Feels5°C Rain6.8 mm Cloud base558 m Freezing level10,000 m

A rough, clagged-in day on The Saddle: summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph around midday (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 100-800 m - expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. 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 S slopes, down to about 400-700 m; the N side should be clearer, lifting to around 800-1100 m. 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 27 to 79 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.

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.