Wester Ross Mountain & Sea conditions
WESTER ROSS CONDITIONS UPDATE 21 NOVEMBER 2024
These blog updates are based on local observations, from our base, in Lochcarron and from on the spot reports out on to the hill. We accept no responsibility for safety and planning of any mountain routes – you should use these updates as an aid alongside MWIS, Met Office and SAIS forecasts.
TORRIDON
SEA LEVEL TEMP 1‘ CELSUIS
FREEZING LEVEL 900 METRES -4’C RISING TO -1 CELSUIS
WIND CHILL -10
WIND (MPH) at 900M 35-45 MPH might exceed 50
OBSERVATIONS
Frequent snowfall, upland gales, very cold and dull. North-northwesterly, varying - often 35 to 45mph, sometimes less. Strongest in the morning, at dawn speeds may exceed 50mph. Conditions difficult, movement becoming almost impossible at times, balance hard to keep. Strong wind chill. Easing just a little afternoon.
AVALANCHE INFO FOR TORRIDON:
Avalanche report for Torridon, Wester Ross
MOUNTAIN WEATHER INFORMATION SERVICE:
https://www.mwis.org.uk/forecasts/scottish/the-northwest-highlands