Low Fell weather forecast.

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

At a glance

Today on Low Fell.

Low Fell on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 25 mph E, gusting 34 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 15°C; 2.0 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Low Fell forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph E Gusts34 mph Feels15°C Rain2.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,499 m Freezing level2,970 m Daylight06:08–20:20 · 14.2 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

A mixed day on Low Fell: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1400-3100 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western 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
Wind12 mph E Gusts17 mph Feels15°C Rain4.1 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base858 m Freezing level3,000 m Daylight06:10–20:18 · 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.

A mixed day on Low Fell: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the evening (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 400-3100 m) - clear summits. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph NW Gusts28 mph Feels13°C Rain10.3 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base459 m Freezing level3,023 m Daylight06:12–20:15 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning 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 Low Fell: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-700 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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.

Medium confidence
Wind9 mph W Gusts13 mph Feels11°C Rain2.0 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base458 m Freezing level2,763 m Daylight06:14–20:13 · 14.0 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 67% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Low Fell: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in 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 Gusts23 mph Feels10°C Rain4.6 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base679 m Freezing level2,444 m Daylight06:15–20:10 · 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 Low Fell: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 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 400-700 m) - clear summits. 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
Wind27 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels10°C Rain5.8 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base461 m Freezing level2,273 m Daylight06:17–20:08 · 13.8 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 Low Fell: 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 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 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-800 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 around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 19-37 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 19-37 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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