Northumberland and Cheviots
A mixed day in Northumberland and the Cheviots, with sleet or snow on the tops and many summits in cloud for most of the day.
Sunshine and sky
Little sunshine. Very little direct sunshine is indicated.
These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. The regional median prevents one unusually bright or dull summit cell defining the whole area.
Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.
High-ground wind (600 m)
At around 600 m, expect an easterly wind of 10–20 mph, gusting 15–25 mph.
Walking impact
Noticeable on exposed ground, but unlikely to impede most walking.
Ground conditions
The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain.
Rain and showers
Sleet or snow is possible on the tops. Drizzle for much of the day. Expect 2–5 mm in total, measured as melted water, so any snow would lie deeper. Rain is possible during the morning and afternoon, but forecast models disagree on whether it will fall. On some hills, sleet or snow is possible on the tops, with the balance depending on temperature. Sleet or snow is possible on some higher tops during the morning and afternoon, with small temperature changes affecting the mix. The air freezing level is roughly 700 to 1000 m above sea level. Snow can fall below this, but its lower limit is uncertain.
Cloud-free summits
Clear-summit estimate: about 15% early and about 10% around midday.
Cloud and visibility
Expect many summits to be in cloud for most of the day. The cloud base could be as low as 200–500 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. Mist or fog is possible in some valleys early on.
Temperature and wind chill
At around 600 m it will be 0 to 4°C, feeling like -6 to -2°C in the wind. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.
Freezing level
The freezing level is close to summit height.
Daylight
Sunrise 07:47, Sunset 15:58, about 8.2 hours daylight.
Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaAcross these hills, a mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: gusts of about 25 mph. 59Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details
Full regional overnight outlook
Across these hills, a mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold. Gusts reach about 25 mph on open ground, so peg out well and use the guylines. Look for shelter from the northeast. A little rain is forecast overnight. A cold night, down to about 1°C around 600 m.
Moon overnight
Waxing gibbous moon
- Illuminated disc
- 65%
- Moonrise
- Outside this window
- Moonset
- 00:47 next morning GMT
Cloud and terrain vary across the area. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.
Overnight window: 18 Nov, 17:00 GMT to 19 Nov, 08:00 GMT. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.
Representative location: 55.478, -2.145. Times vary across the area.
Elevation reference (open ground)
- Wind / gust
- 14 mph / 22 mph
- Coldest
- 2.5°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Low
- Wind / gust
- 17 mph / 27 mph
- Coldest
- 1.2°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Low
Open-hillside guidance across representative hills. Local shelter, ridges, tent design and the exact pitch can change conditions substantially. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.
Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaSnow is likely to be lying on some high ground, with further snowfall possible. Wet rock is likely. 0Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details
Regional climbing & scrambling outlook
A broad guide to dampness and exposed rock across the area, not a forecast for every crag. Lower, sheltered crags and individual rock types may behave differently.
Conditions for exposed scrambling across the area look very poor (0/100). Rain is likely to leave rock wet. Polished slabs, vegetation and drainage lines may be notably worse. Mapped summit-point geology across the representative hills includes granite, gneiss or gabbro and volcanic rock. Rock can therefore respond differently to moisture between crags and routes.
Representative summit-point samples across the region; individual crags and routes may differ.
Generic exposed hands-on-rock terrain across representative summits; mapped summit-point geology is a broad regional sample, not a named-route survey. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.
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.
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Updated 14 November 2026 at 16:37 UTC. See typical weekly and monthly conditions for Northumberland and Cheviots.