New Mountain Weather Forecasts Hit the Web

It's hard to find fee mountain-specific weather forecasts, so we're all in favour of a new trial that allows you to download detailed PDF - that's an Acrobat Reader file - forecasts for four major mountain areas.

Meterological Consultants - a posh name for weather men - Geoff Monk and Associates have introduced the forecasts on a trial basis with the ultimate aim of attracting funding for a full 'Mountain Weather Information Service' and the areas covered at the moment are the East and West Highlands, plus the Lakes and the Peak.

The forecasts are issued later afternoon,one day in advance, and include useful information in an easy to understand format, including wind, its likely effect on walkers, temperature on the tops, rain and a general UK mountain forecast, so you know roughly what's going on.

We're all in favour, it's a great idea and a brilliant resource for anyone heading out to the areas covered. You can visit the site and download forecasts here. Oh, and take the time to register your interest. It could help to establish the forecasts on a permanent basis.