Bonscale Pike weather forecast.

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Cloud-free timing: Around 67% early, falling to around 20% later.

A mixed day on Bonscale Pike: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are possible from around midday into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 500–800 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from early morning into the afternoon. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Cloud-free timing: Around 67% early, falling to around 20% later.

A mixed day on Bonscale Pike: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph around midday (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1300–1600 m in the morning, lowering to 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late morning into midday. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 16-33 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 16-33 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A mixed day on Bonscale Pike: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A fine day on Bonscale Pike: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

A wild day on Bonscale Pike: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-2900 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 34-54 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 34 to 54 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 34-50 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

A wild day on Bonscale Pike: summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph around midday (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 600-1500 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 34-50 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 34-50 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.