Plover Hill weather forecast.

680 m summit in Yorkshire Dales. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

At a glance

Today on Plover Hill.

Plover Hill on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 20 mph E, gusting 28 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 36% of daylight; feels like 12°C; 9.4 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Plover Hill forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph E Gusts28 mph Feels12°C Rain9.4 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base532 m Freezing level3,170 m Daylight06:07–20:12 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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: Best around midday at about 100%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Plover Hill: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the afternoon (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are possible from around midday into the evening. 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 15:00 until around 00:00 the following day. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 700–1000 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 the morning into the afternoon. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind27 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels10°C Rain2.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base439 m Freezing level2,790 m Daylight06:08–20:10 · 14.0 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.

A grey, cloudy day on Plover Hill: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (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 10-20 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 22-32 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph SW Gusts24 mph Feels10°C Rain2.1 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base465 m Freezing level2,839 m Daylight06:10–20:08 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 4 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 50%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Plover Hill: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible from midday 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 around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph SW Gusts25 mph Feels10°C Rain4.2 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base696 m Freezing level2,729 m Daylight06:12–20:05 · 13.9 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.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Plover Hill: 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. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 900–1200 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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
Wind44 mph W Gusts62 mph Feels3°C Rain12.9 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base662 m Freezing level1,867 m Daylight06:14–20:03 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 33-51 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: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A wild day on Plover Hill: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). 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 20-30 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 1300–1600 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late afternoon into the evening. 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 33-51 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 33-51 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind36 mph W Gusts51 mph Feels2°C Rain3.5 mm Cloud-free summit77% Cloud base942 m Freezing level1,663 m Daylight06:16–20:00 · 13.8 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Plover Hill: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph around midday (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 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. 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 30-41 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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