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Lake District Forecast for Saturday

Clear spells in the west with occasional low cloud, mist and fog this extensive at times in the east overnight and early morning. Much of the low cloud, mist and fog should clear during the morning to leave another dry and bright day, best of the sunshine across the western fells.

Visibility

Occasional or patches well down early and late in the day, particularly in the east, but often clear or sunny. Visibility mainly good or very good, but moderate to very poor in any low cloud, mist and fog.

Chance of cloud free hill

50% overnight rising to 80% during the day.

Wind

East 20 gusting 30mph at height.

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 10 Celsius rising to 19 Celsius
  • At 800m: Plus 6 to 12 Celsius
  • Freezing level: Above the summits

Outlook for next few days

Sunday 22 September

Bright, sunny or clear spells, best of these in the west. Moderate to fresh east or northeast winds at height.

Monday 23 September

Dry and cloudy or bright. Moderate or fresh northeast winds at height.

Tuesday 24 September

Mainly dry and bright, although the odd shower possible. Light and rather variable 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