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What a beautiful day! Isn't the weather terrible?
Two simple statements that could be used on the same day in Lochaber.
We have very interesting weather - a temperate, maritime climate
influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream.
If you are coming for a visit, bring a selection of clothes for
different weather.
Lochaber's weather can generate a wide range of temperatures
and rainfall. March 2005 produced both heavy, frequent snowfall
as well as a few days where the temperature reached 20C (68F).
There's a saying in the Highands - "ne'er cast a cloot until May
is Oot" (keep your vest on until the end of May)
The weather shapes our landscape and produces the green verdant
countryside with clear rivers and lochs draining the rain to the
sea. One of Lochaber's oldest established businesses - Alcan
Power and Smelting - generate electricity in their hydro power stations
to smelt aluminium. If it wasn't for the rain, Fort William may
never have developed to the size it is today.
Best source of weather information is the BBC's website. You can
get a 5-day Fort William forecast from here. We
also have a link to Yahoo's
weather page for the Fort William area.
Excellent Synoptic chart with Isobars - link
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