Slioch weather forecast.

981 m summit in Northwest Highlands. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 26 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC.

At a glance

Today on Slioch.

Slioch on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 28 mph SE, gusting 40 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 4°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Slioch forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind28 mph SE Gusts40 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,009 m Freezing level3,160 m Daylight06:08–20:36 · 14.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Slioch: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the morning (strong winds). 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 1200–1500 m around midday and 1000–1300 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 23-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind27 mph SE Gusts38 mph Feels10°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base1,009 m Freezing level2,880 m Daylight06:10–20:34 · 14.4 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 100%; around 67% early and 60% later.

A mixed day on Slioch: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are possible from late afternoon into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-31 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph NE Gusts26 mph Feels7°C Rain1.7 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base438 m Freezing level2,922 m Daylight06:12–20:31 · 14.3 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Slioch: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). 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 northeastern slopes; the southwestern 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. 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
Wind11 mph NW Gusts14 mph Feels6°C Rain2.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base442 m Freezing level2,574 m Daylight06:14–20:28 · 14.2 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.

A grey, cloudy day on Slioch: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. 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
Wind18 mph S Gusts25 mph Feels5°C Rain9.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base433 m Freezing level2,546 m Daylight06:16–20:25 · 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 rough, clagged-in day on Slioch: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (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. 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 southern slopes; the northern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind13 mph SW Gusts18 mph Feels5°C Rain6.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base591 m Freezing level2,471 m Daylight06:19–20:23 · 14.1 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 grey, cloudy day on Slioch: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Cloud base around 300–600 m in the morning, then around 800–1100 m around midday and 300–600 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind31 mph N Gusts44 mph Feels-1°C Rain5.1 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base704 m Freezing level2,005 m Daylight06:21–20:20 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 22-40 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 60% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Slioch: summit wind broadly 25-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph around midday (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 700–1000 m around midday and 1000–1300 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northern slopes; the southern 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 22-40 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-40 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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