THE LAKE DISTRICT

Includes the whole of Cumbria and the western Pennines north from Ingleborough.

Headlines for the Lake District

Risk extensive low cloud W & S – mostly clearing.

DETAILED FORECAST

for Saturday 21st April 2007

Winds
South or southwesterly winds, tending to strengthen from 25 to 35mph
through day, but very gusty – perhaps in excess of 50mph later.
Will give considerable buffeting on exposed higher areas,
especially through higher cols, over and locally far downslope of major ridges.


Rain
Rain not expected.


Cloud may be widespread morning west and south

Cloud may be extensive above 300 to 600m mid-morning, most likely
west and southern fells. Will mostly or perhaps completely break up,
leaving perhaps just fragments coastal hill

Sunshine
Spells of sunshine developing; generally good visibility, but very hazy.

How cold?
At 750m: 7C.


Issued at 1630 Friday 20th April.