Fell Top Conditions on Sunday 20 April
Readings from Helvellyn summit at 12:45
Temperature plus 7.9°C Maximum wind speed 7.2mph Wind chill plus 6.7°C Average wind speed 4mph Wind direction SE
A glorious day in the Lake District National Park today with blue skies, light winds and sunshine abound for everyone to enjoy on Easter Sunday.
Spring has definitely sprung on the high fells with frogs spawn in pools transforming into tadpoles now. The fell paths are dry and firm and, if anything, in need of some rain which is likely by tomorrow evening. The gulls have returned to Red Tarn and sheep are wandering higher on the fell, a sign the grasses are growing too on the common. The wind chill was in the positive figures for a change but worth bearing in mind as low pressure is around early next week and the likelihood of showers dropping the temperatures again.
Striding and Swirral Edges were busy but under such good conditions folks were moving well on both the crest and side paths, offering help to fellow scramblers on the awkward steps. Many people were picnicking comfortably on the summit, having ascended from all directions and enjoying the great visibility across the park. There is still a case to be well equipped with waterproofs and insulation (fleece, hat and gloves) as the weather deteriorates through Bank Holiday Monday.
Lake District weather forecast for Monday 21 April
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Issued: 20 April at 17:39
Rain and low cloud for much of the day.
Lake District Weather
High cloud thickens through the early hours with a few spots of rain towards dawn. Cloud lowering in the morning with rain soon turning persistent, occasionally heavy. Turning largely dry from the west around mid-afternoon, although a few showers still possible. Dry after dusk, clear spells towards midnight.
Visibility
Very poor visibility in extensive cloud above 500-600m.
Chance of Cloud Free Hill Top
10% or less.
Monday's forecast:
| Time | 00:00 - 03:00 | 03:00 - 06:00 | 06:00 - 09:00 | 09:00 - 12:00 | 12:00 - 15:00 | 15:00 - 18:00 |
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| Chance of precipitation | <05% | 10% | 30% | 70% | 90% | 30% |
| At Valley | ||||||
| Temp | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Wind (mph) | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 22 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Wind direction | E | E | SE | SE | SW | SW |
| At 300m | ||||||
| Temp | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Wind (mph) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 12 |
| Wind direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | SW |
| At 600m | ||||||
| Temp | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Wind (mph) | 22 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 12 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 29 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 15 |
| Wind direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | SW |
| At 900m | ||||||
| Temp | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Wind (mph) | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 17 |
| Wind direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | SW |
Daylight
Provided by time.isLake District Forecast for Tuesday
Dry with clear spells through the early hours. Then a bright morning with sunny spells, perhaps a few isolated showers. High cloud increases later in the day, with a chance of rain in the evening.
Visibility
Patchy cloud above 500m early morning, soon lifting and breaking to give very good visibility.
Chance of cloud free hill
80%.
Wind
Southwest 10-15 mph, becoming South then East 20 gusting 30 mph in the evening.
Temperatures
- Valley: Plus 6 Celsius rising to 13 Celsius.
- At 800m: Plus 4 Celsius rising to 8 Celsius.
- Freezing level: Above the summits.
Outlook for next few days
Wednesday 23 April
A bright day with some sunny spells. Mostly dry, although a few isolated showers can't be ruled out Fresh to strong easterly winds easing later. Freezing level above the summits.
Thursday 24 April
Dry and bright with sunny spells and light to moderate east or northeast winds. Freezing level above the summits, but falling to 800m in the evening.
Friday 25 April
Dry but cold with bright or sunny spells. Light southeast winds. Freezing level 500m rising to 900m.
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.