Cam Chreag weather forecast.

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

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Today on Cam Chreag.

Cam Chreag on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 31 mph E, gusting 43 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 43% of daylight; feels like 3°C; 0.2 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Cam Chreag forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind31 mph E Gusts43 mph Feels3°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base739 m Freezing level2,960 m Daylight06:08–20:30 · 14.4 h

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

A mixed day on Cam Chreag: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (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, lifting to 1000–1300 m around midday and 1100–1400 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. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind23 mph E Gusts32 mph Feels8°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base801 m Freezing level2,960 m Daylight06:10–20:28 · 14.3 h

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

A mixed day on Cam Chreag: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong 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, lifting to 900-1200 m around midday. 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 15-31 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-31 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph NW Gusts26 mph Feels7°C Rain1.6 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base675 m Freezing level3,068 m Daylight06:12–20:25 · 14.2 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

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

A mixed day on Cam Chreag: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from late afternoon into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 600–900 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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 (Summit wind could be roughly 13-26 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind9 mph NW Gusts13 mph Feels8°C Rain1.6 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base671 m Freezing level2,664 m Daylight06:14–20:22 · 14.1 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 12 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Cam Chreag: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 200–500 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 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. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph SW Gusts17 mph Feels5°C Rain2.6 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base902 m Freezing level2,455 m Daylight06:16–20:20 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 80% later.

A mixed day on Cam Chreag: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m around midday and 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 around midday into the evening. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind29 mph W Gusts40 mph Feels2°C Rain5.8 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base451 m Freezing level2,397 m Daylight06:18–20:17 · 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 80% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Cam Chreag: summit wind broadly 15-35 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. 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 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 17-50 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 17 to 50 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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