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Lake District Forecast for Saturday

A cloudy day with the risk of showers throughout the day. Showers will often be heavy and merging to give longer spells of rain with thunder possible also. Moderate southerly winds with stronger gusts near heavy showers.

Visibility

Low cloud moving over the area from the south through the morning with bases widely 500-700m, but falling to 300-400m at times, particularly in heavy rain. Visibility poor in cloud and rain.

Chance of cloud free hill

60% chance early morning but soon falling to 10% from late morning onwards.

Wind

25-30mph.

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 14 rising to 17 Celsius.
  • At 800m: Plus 10 Celsius.
  • Freezing level: Above summits.

Outlook for next few days

Sunday 15 June

Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds.

Monday 16 June

Largely dry with bright spells. Fresh southwesterly winds.

Tuesday 17 June

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Fresh southwesterly winds.

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