Dodd weather forecast.

502 m summit in Lake District. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 26 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC.

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Today on Dodd.

Dodd on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 19 mph SE, gusting 27 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 12°C; 2.8 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Dodd forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph SE Gusts27 mph Feels12°C Rain2.8 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base791 m Freezing level3,050 m Daylight06:07–20:20 · 14.2 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.

A mixed day on Dodd: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-1500 m) - clear summits. 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
Wind21 mph E Gusts30 mph Feels13°C Rain9.4 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base535 m Freezing level3,060 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.

Spate watch

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 100% early, falling to around 60% later.

A wild day on Dodd: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the afternoon (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. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 18:00 until around 02:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 500-1000 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph W Gusts35 mph Feels12°C Rain3.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base432 m Freezing level2,850 m Daylight06:11–20:15 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from early morning into around midday. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

A grey, cloudy day on Dodd: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into around midday. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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 the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. 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 (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind13 mph SW Gusts18 mph Feels11°C Rain4.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base461 m Freezing level2,774 m Daylight06:13–20:12 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 9 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Dodd: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Cloud base mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. 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
Wind20 mph S Gusts28 mph Feels12°C Rain2.2 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base655 m Freezing level2,666 m Daylight06:15–20:10 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Dodd: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning 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. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. 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
Wind40 mph W Gusts56 mph Feels5°C Rain13.0 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base883 m Freezing level1,812 m Daylight06:17–20:07 · 13.8 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.

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 wild day on Dodd: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 23:00. 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 31-48 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 31-48 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind38 mph W Gusts53 mph Feels2°C Rain15.7 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base527 m Freezing level1,731 m Daylight06:18–20:05 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 32-47 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Spate watch

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudier around midday at about 25%; around 100% early and 100% later.

A wild day on Dodd: summit wind broadly 25-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph around midday (gale-force winds). 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 08:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern 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. 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 32-47 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 32-47 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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