Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar) weather forecast.

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

A mixed day on Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar): summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Thunder watch from around midday into the evening: a small but credible risk is present. Watch for growing clouds and leave exposed tops if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800–1100 m in the morning, then around 1000–1300 m around midday and 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 midday into the afternoon. Little or no rain expected.

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

A mixed day on Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar): summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunder watch from around midday into the evening: a small but credible risk is present. Watch for growing clouds and leave exposed tops if thunder develops. Cloud base around 3000–3300 m in the morning, lowering to 1400–1700 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the morning. Little or no rain expected.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar): summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (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. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 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 northern slopes; the southern 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.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar): summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar): summit wind broadly 0-10 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base mostly around 300–600 m through daylight. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Treat the cloud base with caution - the models disagree on humidity, so it could be well above or below the figure given.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar): summit wind broadly 10-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 300–600 m in the morning, lifting to 400–700 m around midday and 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 25-63 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 25 to 63 mph; check again nearer the time.