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Lake District Forecast for Friday

Early low cloud, mist, drizzle and fog. Much of this should lift and clear during the morning with bright and sunny spells. Lingering low cloud could continue to affect some southeast facing slopes but summits clear due to a low temperature inversion.

Visibility

Occasional or extensive low cloud, well down early and late in the day, but mostly lifting and clearing during the morning. Visibility moderate to very poor at first, but becoming mostly good during daylight hours.

Chance of cloud free hill

70% daylight hours, 30% early and late in the day.

Wind

Southeast 10 to 15mph.

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 5 rising to 12 Celsius
  • At 800m: Plus 2 to 5 Celsius
  • Freezing level: Above the summits

Outlook for next few days

Saturday 09 November

Cloudy start with mist and drizzle. Some brighter spells developing as the cloud lifts and breaks. Light southeast to southwest winds at height.

Sunday 10 November

Mostly cloudy overnight and during the morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Cloud lifting and breaking during the afternoon. Fresh west or southwest winds at height.

Monday 11 November

Mainly dry and bright with variable cloud. Moderate or fresh west or northwest 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