Scotland

Craskie Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Craskie Wind Outlook

The wind in Craskie today is running moderate, with enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

Looking further ahead, the wind regime for Craskie remains broadly one of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

17.6 km/h

Gusts

20.3 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees244°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
18 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
18 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
22 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
12 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
12 km/h
NW
Tue
9 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
12 km/h
ENE
Thu
11 Jun
18 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
31 km/h
SSE
Sat
13 Jun
17 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
15 km/h
NNE
Mon
15 Jun
14 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
12 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Pressure Gradient, Isobar, Gust, Wind Direction, Depression, and Anticyclone.

FAQ

How windy is Craskie today?

In Craskie today, wind speeds are around 18 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Craskie today?

Gusts are brief peaks above the sustained wind. Use the wind panel to compare sustained speed versus gust potential through the day.

What wind direction is forecast for Craskie?

Wind direction can shift with passing systems. The wind section shows direction and changes over time, which can affect feel and exposure.

Why does Craskie feel windier at times?

Wind is driven by pressure differences. Stronger gradients and showery/frontal weather typically produce more frequent gusts.

What is the difference between wind and gusts?

Wind is the sustained speed; gusts are short-lived surges that can be significantly higher, particularly in unstable or frontal conditions.