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
You can 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 the Mountain Weather Information Service, announced on 27th July 2007.
This was the first publicly funded comprehensive mountain weather forecast service for outdoor users in Scotland and it will be a major resource in promoting the safety and enjoyment of all who go into the outdoors.
The Scottish Executive announcement
Mary Webster, Chair of the Scottish Mountain Safety Forum (SMSF), applauded the efforts of both the SMSF and the Mountaineering Council of Scotland in working for the last three years to secure funding for the Mountain Weather Information Service.
She said:
"This is great news for hillwalkers and climbers throughout Scotland and it is important to recognise all the work that has gone on behind the scenes during the last few years to help develop the service and state the case for public funding"
Page updated 18 December 2009