Stob Ghabhar weather forecast.

1,090 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 26 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Stob Ghabhar.

Stob Ghabhar on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 30 mph SE, gusting 42 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 50% of daylight; feels like 1°C; 0.4 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Stob Ghabhar forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind30 mph SE Gusts42 mph Feels1°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,035 m Freezing level2,940 m Daylight06:09–20:31 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Stob Ghabhar: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph around midday (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800–1100 m in the morning, lifting to 1000–1300 m around midday and 2000–2300 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 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
Wind22 mph SE Gusts30 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base1,010 m Freezing level2,920 m Daylight06:11–20:29 · 14.3 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 14 hours on when it arrives.

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

A mixed day on Stob Ghabhar: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 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 500–800 m in the morning, then around 1400–1700 m around midday and 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 16-30 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 16-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph N Gusts24 mph Feels6°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base688 m Freezing level3,076 m Daylight06:13–20:26 · 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 Ghabhar: 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 around midday. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northern slopes; the southern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind10 mph NW Gusts13 mph Feels6°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base901 m Freezing level2,692 m Daylight06:15–20:24 · 14.1 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 14 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Stob Ghabhar: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 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
Wind12 mph SW Gusts17 mph Feels5°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base901 m Freezing level2,461 m Daylight06:17–20:21 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 80% later.

A mixed day on Stob Ghabhar: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the afternoon. 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 and 1200–1500 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.

Low confidence
Wind32 mph W Gusts45 mph Feels-0°C Rain2.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base673 m Freezing level2,339 m Daylight06:19–20:18 · 14.0 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 grey, cloudy day on Stob Ghabhar: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force 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 5-15 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 900–1200 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 2-5 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 20-60 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 20 to 60 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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