Foel Grach weather forecast.

975 m summit in Eryri (Snowdonia). Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Foel Grach.

Foel Grach on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 35 mph SE, gusting 48 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 11°C; 14.3 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Foel Grach forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind35 mph SE Gusts48 mph Feels11°C Rain14.3 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,138 m Freezing level3,090 m Daylight06:16–20:17 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

High spate risk

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 20% later.

A wild day on Foel Grach: summit wind broadly 15-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph around midday (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from late afternoon into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 11:00 until around 19:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1100–1400 m in the morning, then around 3000–3300 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from early morning into the afternoon. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph W Gusts44 mph Feels8°C Rain3.0 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base457 m Freezing level2,800 m Daylight06:17–20:15 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

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

A grey, cloudy day on Foel Grach: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into the afternoon. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600–900 m in the morning, lowering to 500–800 m around midday and 400–700 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 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 21-38 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 21-38 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind26 mph SW Gusts36 mph Feels6°C Rain5.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base465 m Freezing level2,785 m Daylight06:19–20:12 · 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.

A grey, cloudy day on Foel Grach: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). 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 0-10 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 southwestern slopes; the northeastern 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 20-36 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 20-36 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind39 mph SW Gusts55 mph Feels6°C Rain1.5 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base889 m Freezing level2,715 m Daylight06:21–20:10 · 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: Around 67% early, falling to around 40% later.

A wild day on Foel Grach: summit wind broadly 25-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the evening (storm-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 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700–1000 m in the morning, then around 1000–1300 m around midday and 800–1100 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the afternoon. 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 23-46 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 23 to 46 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind48 mph W Gusts67 mph Feels-1°C Rain3.5 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base1,138 m Freezing level1,992 m Daylight06:23–20:08 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 40-63 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

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

A wild day on Foel Grach: summit wind broadly 40-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600–900 m in the morning, lifting to 1100–1400 m around midday and 1700–2000 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 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 40-63 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 40 to 63 mph; check again nearer the time. 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
Wind29 mph W Gusts41 mph Feels-0°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base1,550 m Freezing level1,751 m Daylight06:24–20:05 · 13.7 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 14 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Foel Grach: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph around midday (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 1200-1700 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 23-34 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range. 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.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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