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Lake District Forecast for Saturday

Heavy overnight rain. Soon dry and the cloud lifting and breaking during the morning with sunny spells. Mostly dry during daylight hours, although the odd shower possible. Dry with clear spells in the evening, but some cloud forming around the summits.

Visibility

Mainly nil significant during daylight hours, but occasional or extensive early and late in the period, base 300 to 600m. Visibility mostly very good or excellent, but moderate to very poor in rain and cloud.

Chance of cloud free hill

20% overnight, but 80% daylight hours, falling 40% during the evening.

Wind

West or Southwest 10 to 15mph.

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 8 to 14 Celsius
  • At 800m: Plus 5 to 8 Celsius
  • Freezing level: Above the summits

Outlook for next few days

Sunday 20 October

Heavy rain overnight and morning, severe gale or storm force southerly winds over the summits. Much brighter weather with the chance of the odd blustery shower in the afternoon and evening. Still gale or severe gale summit winds from the southwest.

Monday 21 October

Bright with occasional showers. Strong southwesterly winds at height.

Tuesday 22 October

Showers or longer spells of rain early, drier and brighter later. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds at height.

An overview of weather in the Lake District

Summer:

The summer season in the Lake District actually runs from March to October. The driest period runs between March and June.

The weather is renowned for changing rapidly and rainfall is a predominant feature. The wettest area in the Lake District is known as Sprinkling Tarn which receives approximately 5000mm of rainfall every year!

Winter:

The wettest months run from October to January.

Snowfall typically falls from November to March. The valleys of the Lake District receive around 20 days of snow and 200 days of rain per year.

Enjoy the fells safely on a winter skills course