Cadair Bronwen weather forecast.

783 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 26 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Cadair Bronwen.

Cadair Bronwen on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 24 mph SE, gusting 34 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 21% of daylight; feels like 11°C; 2.4 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Cadair Bronwen forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph SE Gusts34 mph Feels11°C Rain2.4 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base770 m Freezing level3,130 m Daylight06:12–20:16 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

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

A grey, cloudy day on Cadair Bronwen: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from around midday into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 700–1000 m around midday and 1000–1300 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southeastern slopes; the northwestern 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.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph SE Gusts31 mph Feels12°C Rain16.7 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base241 m Freezing level3,110 m Daylight06:14–20:14 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A rough, clagged-in day on Cadair Bronwen: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 08:00 until around 23:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 200–500 m through the morning, lifting to 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southeastern slopes; the northwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 18-28 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph NW Gusts34 mph Feels10°C Rain6.0 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base468 m Freezing level2,916 m Daylight06:16–20:12 · 13.9 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: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Cadair Bronwen: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the morning (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the 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 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 700–1000 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 20-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph S Gusts29 mph Feels8°C Rain6.6 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base446 m Freezing level2,927 m Daylight06:17–20:10 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 25%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Cadair Bronwen: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday 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 mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the morning. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 14-27 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 14-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph SW Gusts47 mph Feels8°C Rain3.7 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base924 m Freezing level2,673 m Daylight06:19–20:07 · 13.8 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Cadair Bronwen: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. 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 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 900-1200 m around midday. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 27-47 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 27-47 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts46 mph Feels5°C Rain3.6 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base920 m Freezing level2,265 m Daylight06:21–20:05 · 13.7 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 27-44 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Around 67% early, improving to around 100% later.

A wild day on Cadair Bronwen: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the afternoon (gale-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 900-1200 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 27-44 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 27-44 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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