Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain weather forecast.

1,070 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 25 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC.

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Today on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain.

Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain on Tuesday 25 August 2026: summit wind around 21 mph SE, gusting 29 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 7% of daylight; feels like 1°C; 0.1 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain forecast.

Conditions can change quickly with height. Use the day-by-day summit detail below, then check again close to departure.

High confidence
Wind21 mph SE Gusts29 mph Feels1°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base597 m Freezing level3,320 m Daylight06:02–20:30 · 14.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 20% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the afternoon (fresh and blowy). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m through the morning, lifting to 1000–1300 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southeastern slopes; the northwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up.

High confidence
Wind32 mph SE Gusts44 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,040 m Freezing level3,200 m Daylight06:04–20:28 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 60% later.

A mixed day on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain: summit wind broadly 25-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 1500–1800 m around midday and 1200–1500 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph SE Gusts31 mph Feels7°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base1,462 m Freezing level2,870 m Daylight06:06–20:25 · 14.3 h

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

Thunder risk: low

from around midday into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Around 100% early, falling to around 40% later.

A mixed day on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Thunderstorms are possible from around midday into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph N Gusts31 mph Feels7°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base913 m Freezing level2,971 m Daylight06:08–20:22 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 14 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 60% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 900–1200 m through the morning, lifting to 1300–1600 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late afternoon into the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northern slopes; the southern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 14-29 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 14-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph NW Gusts27 mph Feels4°C Rain0.5 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base1,369 m Freezing level2,705 m Daylight06:10–20:20 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 6 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A fine day on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600–900 m in the morning, lifting to 1300–1600 m around midday and 1800–2100 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 13-27 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph W Gusts17 mph Feels6°C Rain5.1 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base1,369 m Freezing level2,462 m Daylight06:12–20:17 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 1300-1600 m around midday. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind27 mph W Gusts38 mph Feels2°C Rain7.2 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base446 m Freezing level2,484 m Daylight06:14–20:14 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: low

from early morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 20% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. 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 5-10 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 15-34 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-34 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-25

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