Glenridding Dodd weather forecast.

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

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Today on Glenridding Dodd.

Glenridding Dodd on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 13 mph E, gusting 20 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 13°C; 0.0 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Glenridding Dodd forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind13 mph E Gusts20 mph Feels13°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,496 m Freezing level3,160 m Daylight06:07–20:19 · 14.2 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 fine day on Glenridding Dodd: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the morning (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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-1500 m) - clear summits. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph E Gusts16 mph Feels14°C Rain8.0 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base512 m Freezing level2,960 m Daylight06:09–20:16 · 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 wild day on Glenridding Dodd: 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 around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-700 m) - clear summits. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph NW Gusts24 mph Feels13°C Rain8.4 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base456 m Freezing level3,059 m Daylight06:10–20:14 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Glenridding Dodd: summit wind broadly 5-20 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. 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 20:00. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind9 mph W Gusts13 mph Feels11°C Rain2.3 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base457 m Freezing level2,799 m Daylight06:12–20:11 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 6 hours on when it arrives.

A mixed day on Glenridding Dodd: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-700 m) - clear summits. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind16 mph SW Gusts22 mph Feels10°C Rain2.2 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base691 m Freezing level2,491 m Daylight06:14–20:09 · 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.

A mixed day on Glenridding Dodd: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the afternoon (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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-1000 m) - clear summits. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind21 mph W Gusts29 mph Feels10°C Rain4.3 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base435 m Freezing level2,525 m Daylight06:16–20:06 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Glenridding Dodd: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the afternoon (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. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 m around midday. 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 13-32 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-32 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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