In March, the West Highland Way presents varied weather conditions. The trail's early segments experience regular periods of moderate and heavy rain, often leading to overcast and cloudy skies. Temperature fluctuations are evident, with highs occasionally reaching 10°C and lows sometimes dropping to -9°C, indicative of the potential for snow and freezing conditions. As the route progresses, the mix of snowy intervals and sunny breaks becomes more frequent, particularly in mid-segments like Rowardennan. Despite the intermittent sunny spells, rain showers, and overcast conditions dominate the trail, making it essential to be prepared for a blend of wintery and mild conditions throughout the journey.
Starting at Milngavie, walkers experience a mix of heavy rain showers followed by brief sunny periods, with temperatures ranging between 7°C to -1°C. The trail then continues to Drymen, where snow showers and light freezing rain are more common, while highs struggle to exceed 6°C.
Further along in Rowardennan, snow showers persist, interspersed with periods of light rain and overcast skies, as temperatures hover around 8°C to -6°C. Inverarnan faces frequent cloud cover with occasional patchy rain and snow showers, and highs reaching up to 7°C.
As the trail reaches Tyndrum and Inveroran, overcast skies persist, with patchy rain and snow likely and temperatures ranging from -5°C to 7°C. Kingshouse sees heavy rain and overcast weather alternating with moderate snow showers towards the end of the segment.
Kinlochleven is notable for more snow showers with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 7°C, followed by a transition to rain, and partly sunny breaks as the route approaches Fort William. The final stretch consists of heavy rain showers and overcast conditions, with precipitation peaking at 41.7 mm in a day, as temperatures remain between 6°C and -3°C.
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