A new mountain area weather forecast for the Yorkshire Dales will provide hill walkers with clearer information to help keep them safe.
For the first time, Met Office forecasts will be provided for the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in addition to comprehensive forecasts already provided for the Brecon Beacons, Peak District, Snowdonia, Lake District, and West and East Highlands.
The forecasts include a colour-coded hazards fore-cast to highlight key risks on the mountains, details on the risk of rain and the latest synoptic chart.
The forecasts will be updated twice-a-day to give users the latest information on the expected conditions in the mountains.
Mark Allum, access projects officer at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, said: “The weather in the Dales is often very different to what is happening in Leeds or York, so this specific forecast is very welcome.”
Pat Boyle, public weather service manager at the Met Office, said: “It is always important to check the forecast.”
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