Stob Coire an Laoigh weather forecast.

1,116 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 26 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Stob Coire an Laoigh.

Stob Coire an Laoigh on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 32 mph SE, gusting 45 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 36% of daylight; feels like 1°C; 0.0 mm rain.

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Seven-day Stob Coire an Laoigh forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind32 mph SE Gusts45 mph Feels1°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base1,038 m Freezing level2,990 m Daylight06:09–20:32 · 14.4 h

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Stob Coire an Laoigh: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 1000–1300 m around midday and 1500–1800 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southeastern slopes; the northwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up.

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph SE Gusts35 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,338 m Freezing level2,930 m Daylight06:11–20:29 · 14.3 h

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

A mixed day on Stob Coire an Laoigh: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1400–1700 m through the morning, lowering to 1100–1400 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 18-31 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 18-31 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph N Gusts23 mph Feels6°C Rain2.0 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base675 m Freezing level3,078 m Daylight06:13–20:27 · 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.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Stob Coire an Laoigh: summit wind broadly 10-20 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. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph NW Gusts14 mph Feels5°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base894 m Freezing level2,702 m Daylight06:15–20:24 · 14.2 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: Around 0% early, improving to around 60% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Stob Coire an Laoigh: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from late afternoon into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 800–1100 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. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind13 mph SW Gusts18 mph Feels5°C Rain1.1 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base1,064 m Freezing level2,448 m Daylight06:17–20:22 · 14.1 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: Around 0% early, improving to around 60% later.

A mixed day on Stob Coire an Laoigh: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the afternoon (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 in the morning, lifting to 1300-1600 m around midday. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph W Gusts44 mph Feels-0°C Rain5.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base449 m Freezing level2,300 m Daylight06:19–20:19 · 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 Stob Coire an Laoigh: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 300–600 m in the morning, lifting to 400–700 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 21-40 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 21-40 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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