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Lake District Forecast for Saturday

It will be an overcast day with extensive low cloud persisting into the evening. This will be accompanied by periods of light rain or drizzle which is unlikely to clear before the evening.

Visibility

Largely extensive cloud 400-600m will linger throughout the day. The visibility will be moderate, falling poor or very poor in rain or drizzle.

Chance of cloud free hill

Less than 30%.

Wind

South to southwest 15-20mph gust 35mph.

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 6 Celsius rising to plus 15 Celsius.
  • At 800m: Plus 5 Celsius.
  • Freezing level: Above the summits.

Outlook for next few days

Sunday 27 April

Cloudy but dry with bright or sunny spells. Strong southwest summit winds with the freezing level above the summits.

Monday 28 April

Continuing dry with variable cloud and sunny spells. Moderate southerly summit winds with the freezing level above the summits.

Tuesday 29 April

Increasing bright or sunny spells, dry. Fresh southerly summit winds with the freezing level above the summits.

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