Mountain Weather Forecasts
The links below take you to specialist mountain weather forecasts provided by the Mountain Weather Information Service, the Met Office and Weather2.
- MWIS - the Mountain Weather Information Service, forecasts for 5 Scottish mountain areas
During the winter months, MWIS aim to publish the forecast at around 13:30; there may be a further update the following morning, usually by 07:30, dependent upon conditions. You are advised to check that the date shown on the published forecast is correct for your requirements. Outside winter months MWIS aim to publish forecasts by 16:30; these may be updated the following morning and throughout the day, dependent upon conditions.
You can also access pdf and internet-enabled mobile forecasts from this website
- Met Office Mountain Areas Forecasts
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WEATHER2 - Hill and Mountain Forecasts for 30 UK areas, including 11 Scottish mountain areas
You can access voice and text forecasts from this website
Funding of the Mountain Weather Information Service
The MCofS welcomed the decision by the Scottish Executive to fund Scottish mountain weather forecasts, announced on 27th July 2007. The contract for the provision of these forecasts was originally awarded on a 3-year basis, and a further contract for 3-years commenced in October 2010.
This was the first publicly funded comprehensive mountain weather forecast service for outdoor users in Scotland and is a major resource in promoting the safety and enjoyment of all who go into the outdoors.
The Scottish Executive announcement
Page updated November 2010
