Fell Top Assessors
The Fell Top Assessors are employed during the winter months, usually between December and March, to report on conditions. Their winter conditions report and daily photo appear on the home page of this website.
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Who writes the forecast?
The Met Office forecasters in Aberdeen write the forecast. They then send it to this website as a datafeed.
When is the forecast updated?
The Met Office normally sends through updates twice a day, at around 5 - 6pm and 3 - 4am.
In the winter, who writes the fell top conditions section and takes the photos?
During the winter, the Lake District National Park employs two Fell Top assessors. They climb Helvellyn mountain above Ullswater every day on alternate weeks. The Fell Top conditions report goes live as soon as the Assessor descends from the fells and uploads it to this website.
Find out more on the About page.
Where can I find historical weather data?
For past winter season data, please look at our Readings page.
Where can I find out more local wind direction and other information?
For the North of the National Park, try Manesty Holiday Cottages - Current Weather (opens in new window)
Contact us
Please email our Contact Centre: hq@lakedistrict.gov.uk
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