Calf Crag weather forecast.

537 m summit in Lake District. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Calf Crag.

Calf Crag on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 22 mph E, gusting 31 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 93% of daylight; feels like 13°C; 3.7 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Calf Crag forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph E Gusts31 mph Feels13°C Rain3.7 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base738 m Freezing level3,130 m Daylight06:09–20:17 · 14.1 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: Around 100% early, falling to around 80% later.

A mixed day on Calf Crag: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-1000 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western 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
Wind22 mph W Gusts31 mph Feels12°C Rain1.0 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base434 m Freezing level2,800 m Daylight06:11–20:14 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from early morning into the afternoon. 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.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Calf Crag: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 16:00. Cloud base around 100-400 m in the morning, lifting to 400-700 m around midday. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. 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 up to around 2 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 18-28 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph SW Gusts19 mph Feels11°C Rain3.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base463 m Freezing level2,767 m Daylight06:13–20:12 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

A grey, cloudy day on Calf Crag: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 100-400 m in the morning, lifting to 400-700 m around midday. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph SW Gusts26 mph Feels11°C Rain4.9 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base693 m Freezing level2,663 m Daylight06:15–20:09 · 13.9 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.

Spate watch

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Calf Crag: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). 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. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 05:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Cloud base around 100–400 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 900–1200 m by late afternoon. 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 15-29 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind39 mph W Gusts55 mph Feels5°C Rain6.8 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base890 m Freezing level1,855 m Daylight06:16–20:07 · 13.8 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Calf Crag: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the evening. 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. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 800–1100 m around midday and 1300–1600 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 30-48 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 30-48 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind34 mph W Gusts48 mph Feels2°C Rain3.0 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base547 m Freezing level1,749 m Daylight06:18–20:04 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 13 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Around 67% early, falling to around 40% later.

A wild day on Calf Crag: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph around midday (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 700–1000 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 late morning into midday. 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 28-40 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 28-40 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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