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Areas north from in the west, and the towards the east (NB. Does not include Mull and areas west of Loch Linnhe, these are found in the West Highlands forecast.)

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General Summary for Tuesday, 2 June, 2020

British Mountain Summary: Based on forecast chart for noon 2 June, 2020 The last fine, warm and sunny day from S southwards, although high level cloud will make the sun weak in some areas. Extensive cloud , rain mainly NW at first will spread inland where it will turn heavy locally with chance thunder.

Headline for The Northwest Highlands Light wind. Rain on and off, some heavy - chance thunder. Low cloud.

Detailed Forecast for Tuesday, 2 June, 2020

How windy? (On the Westerly less than 10mph morning. ) Will then tend to increase and initially in turn northerly; by evening 15 to on coastal mountains and across Sutherland 25mph. Effect of wind on Small. you?

How wet? Intermittent rain; heavy bursts eastern mountains, risk lightning (Precipitation and its Rain on and off morning, although very little south of until at least late morning. impact) On easternmost areas south from from late morning, areas of thundery rain will develop.

Cloud on the hills? Deteriorating as fog fills in across the summits, particularly near coast Initially just local fragments, with particularly inland hills clear of cloud for several hours. However, as rain develops, cloud will form at various levels, in places on lowest slopes especially coastal mountains.

Chance of cloud 80% dropping to 20% or near the coast less than 10% free Munros?

Sunshine? A little weak sun. Air clarity (below Visibility often excellent, but poor in rain. cloud)

How Cold? (at 900m) Starting as high as 10C, but likely to drop through day, before dusk 2C northern Sutherland.

Freezing Level Above the summits.

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The Northwest Highlands - Looking Ahead

Wednesday 3 June Thursday 4 June

How windy? (On the Northerly 20mph, although intermittently North or northwesterly 20mph. Munros) 25mph, and perhaps in morning 30mph Skye and . Effect of wind on Mostly small, although likely to impede Small you? ease of walking on some higher areas.

How wet? Isolated showers Rain on and off (Precipitation and its One or two brief showers, mainly hail Rain from time to time, perhaps constant for impact) flurries. an hour or two morning, but by afternoon, showery. Snow (or in the showers hail) above about 800m.

Cloud on the hills? Many summits clearing Extensive morning, base rising

Cloud will shroud higher areas extensively Most hills cloud covered after dawn and at first, particularly Sutherland, Wester probably for much of the morning. Ross and Skye. Cloud base will rise, by afternoon, most Will improve markedly; most summits will cloud above 1000m, perhaps higher - but clear by late morning, although may come patches forming above about 500m near and go higher coastal tops. showers.

Chance of cloud 60% 30% free Munros? Sunshine? Occasional sun. Occasional sunshine, most widely coastal Air clarity (below Excellent visibility. hills afternoon. cloud) The air very clear so excellent visibility, although poor in rain.

How Cold? (at Much colder: 1 to 5C, warmest mainland 1 to 3C, coldest Sutherland. 900m) south from Torridon in afternoon.

Freezing Level Close to or just below freezing point above 1000 to 1250m, lowest far north. 1000m far north and until mid morning elsewhere. Planning Outlook All mountain areas of Britain from Wednesday, 3 June, 2020 North or northwesterly winds will bring a week or so of much colder weather with extensive cloud and from time to time rain, especially for the W & NW Highlands - elsewhere still very dry underfoot with high fire risk. High risk upland gales at the weekend. Occasionally higher Scottish tops below freezing point. Please be aware of currently different restrictions regarding Covid-19 across Scotland, England & Wales. Refer to local guidance or instructions from the National Parks and outdoor bodies, and please respect local communities in areas which are gradually reopening. See mwis.org.uk/blog for latest information and links.

Forecast issued at 14:32 on Monday, 1 June, 2020 The production of the Scottish forecasts is fully funded by the Scottish Government through Mountaineering Scotland with the support of sportscotland. Forecasts are issued daily by 16:30 and are kept under review and amended as necessary. However, expected conditions can still change after issue. © Copyright Mountain Weather Information Service, 2020.

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