The Lake District weather forecast
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Met Office forecast for Wednesday
Issued 21 May at 16:24
Dry through the morning and also partly cloudy with sunny spells. There may be a few light isolated showers across eastern peaks through the afternoon, however remaining dry with good spells of sunshine in the west, giving clear views of all hills in sight. Winds picking up towards the end of the day leaving it feeling a little fresher in the evening.
Dawn - 9am
Medium-level cloud 0% chance of precipitation
9am - 12pm
Sunny intervals 0% chance of precipitation
12pm - 3pm
Sunny intervals 10-30% chance of precipitation
3pm - dusk
Light rain showers 30-50% chance of precipitation
Visibility
Generally good or very good, however reducing to moderate in any light showers in the east.
Hill fog
Occasional patches down to 400m at first, with cloud soon rising above the summits.
Wind at 500m
Northwesterly 20-25mph gusts 35mph, increasing 30-35mph gusts 45mph.
Temperatures
- Valleys/low level: Plus 7 Celsius rising to Plus 14 Celsius.
- At 900m: Plus 3 Celsius rising to Plus 8 Celsius.
- Freezing level: Generally above the summits, but lowering to 800m by evening.
Daylight
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Hazards
Storm force winds
No risk
Gales
No risk
Severe chill effect
No risk
Persistent extensive hill fog
Low risk - Low cloud in the morning lifts through the day, temporarily causing navigation issues.
Thunderstorms
No risk
Heavy persistent rain
No risk
Strong sunlight
Medium risk - Medium risk of strong sunlight, mainly across western areas during the afternoon.
Blizzards
No risk
Heavy snow
No risk
Forecast for Thursday
Dry, with some brighter spells at first, however cloud soon increasing and a scattering of showers developing by midday. Showers turning heavier at times during the afternoon with a risk of thunder and hail, especially over exposed tops and ridges. Drier across western parts by evening.
Visibility
Generally good or very good, but reducing to poor in any heavier showers.
Hill fog
Occasional patches of fog down to 500m, mainly across eastern parts.
Wind at 500m
Northwesterly 20-25mph gusts 35mph, increasing 30-35mph gusts 45mph.
Temperatures
- Valleys/low level: Plus 4 Celsius rising to Plus 11 Celsius.
- At 900m: Minus 1 Celsius rising to Plus 1 Celsius.
- Freezing level Freezing level 500m, rising to 700m during the afternoon.
Outlook for next few days
Friday
Generally cloudy with outbreaks of rain through the morning, but becoming dry with sunny spells into the afternoon. A moderate to fresh northerly breeze, becoming light north-easterly later. Freezing level 700m at first, rising to above the summits.
Saturday
Dry and bright at first, but becoming cloudy again later, with a few light showers likely in the east. Light northwesterly winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Sunday
Rather cloudy, with outbreaks of rain pushing in from the east by the afternoon. Easing by evening. Moderate northwesterly winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Recent conditions
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