Wandope weather forecast.

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

At a glance

Today on Wandope.

Wandope on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 28 mph SE, gusting 39 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 79% of daylight; feels like 8°C; 0.2 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Wandope forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind28 mph SE Gusts39 mph Feels8°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base1,497 m Freezing level3,060 m Daylight06:08–20:20 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Wandope: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the morning (strong winds). 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 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph E Gusts28 mph Feels12°C Rain4.5 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base525 m Freezing level3,050 m Daylight06:10–20:17 · 14.1 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 33% early, falling to around 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Wandope: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 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. 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 700–1000 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph NW Gusts31 mph Feels10°C Rain12.4 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base458 m Freezing level3,029 m Daylight06:12–20:15 · 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.

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 20% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Wandope: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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 14-30 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 14-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph W Gusts20 mph Feels7°C Rain1.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base458 m Freezing level2,766 m Daylight06:13–20:13 · 14.0 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Wandope: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph SW Gusts28 mph Feels6°C Rain4.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base680 m Freezing level2,467 m Daylight06:15–20:10 · 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.

A grey, cloudy day on Wandope: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (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. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 m around midday. 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 13-25 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-25 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts46 mph Feels4°C Rain5.6 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base459 m Freezing level2,372 m Daylight06:17–20:08 · 13.8 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.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Wandope: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 900–1200 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. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 23-45 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 23-45 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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