Sallows weather forecast.

516 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 Sallows.

Sallows on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 24 mph E, gusting 34 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 14°C; 2.3 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Sallows forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph E Gusts34 mph Feels14°C Rain2.3 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,499 m Freezing level3,060 m Daylight06:07–20:18 · 14.2 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

A mixed day on Sallows: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from around midday into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind28 mph E Gusts39 mph Feels14°C Rain22.8 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base732 m Freezing level3,060 m Daylight06:08–20:16 · 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.

Severe 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 60% later.

A wild day on Sallows: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Severe spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become unsafe or impassable. Most likely from around 15:00 until around 06:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 500-900 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 20-40 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind21 mph SW Gusts29 mph Feels12°C Rain2.7 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base430 m Freezing level2,810 m Daylight06:10–20:13 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 20% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Sallows: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph SW Gusts19 mph Feels11°C Rain3.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base464 m Freezing level2,715 m Daylight06:12–20:11 · 14.0 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.

A grey, cloudy day on Sallows: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. 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 SW Gusts27 mph Feels11°C Rain4.8 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base665 m Freezing level2,665 m Daylight06:14–20:08 · 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.

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 mixed day on Sallows: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph around midday (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. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 05:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Cloud base around 300–600 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
Wind38 mph W Gusts53 mph Feels6°C Rain6.9 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base889 m Freezing level1,814 m Daylight06:16–20:06 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Sallows: summit wind broadly 25-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. 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. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 28-47 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 28-47 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts47 mph Feels3°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base541 m Freezing level1,711 m Daylight06:18–20:03 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 13 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudier around midday at about 75%; around 100% early and 100% later.

A wild day on Sallows: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph around midday (gale-force winds). 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 500-800 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 up to around 2 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 26-38 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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