Find dry air above the layer
A temperature lid helps, but the moisture break matters especially on Skye. Damp air through the whole profile is more likely to cover the ridge.
Isle of Skye
The Storr / Old Man of Storr cloud inversion forecast. Next 24 hours.
See the next 24 hours around The Storr and Old Man of Storr, with a close fixed map and the wider Isle of Skye inversion signal.
Local outlook
The Storr / Old Man of Storr over the next 24 hours
Very likely
Likely
Possible
Purple dot: The Storr summit
Latest regional signal
Unlikely
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Captured 20 Sep, 19:09 BST · model rating, not a literal probability
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Local inversion guide
When can you see a cloud inversion at The Storr?
The best chance comes when colder, moist air settles on low ground beneath warmer, drier air, winds stay light and the cloud top remains below your viewpoint.
The Storr rises on the Trotternish Ridge above the east coast of Skye. Low cloud may sit over the sea and lower ground, but moist Atlantic air frequently wraps cloud around the ridge itself.
A useful setup needs a distinct cloud top below the intended viewpoint and noticeably drier air above it. On Skye, changing wind and coastal cloud can make the difference between a cloud sea and being inside cloud.
Before you travel: the map shows the wider pattern across Isle of Skye, not a promise for one summit. Check the latest wind, visibility and mountain forecast for your exact route.
See the forecast data and limitationsCompare Portree, Staffin and Uig
Coastal cloud can affect different sides of Trotternish unevenly. Agreement around several captured points makes a broader low-cloud layer more plausible.
Distinguish pinnacle and summit
The Old Man is below The Storr summit, so one may be in cloud while the higher ridge is clear—or both may be covered by a deeper layer.
Watch for rapid change
A calm dawn window is useful, but Skye's wind and coastal cloud can change quickly. Follow the timeline and check the full local forecast.
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Cloud inversion questions for The Storr / Old Man of Storr
Are The Storr and the Old Man of Storr the same place?
The Old Man of Storr is the famous rock pinnacle on The Storr landslip. This map is centred on The Storr summit, so compare the cloud top with the height of your actual viewpoint.
Does low cloud over Portree guarantee an inversion at The Storr?
No. Coastal cloud can deepen over Trotternish and cover the ridge. Look for a clear upper edge, drier air above and agreement at nearby forecast points.
Does a Likely signal mean the Storr path is safe?
No. The outlook describes cloud structure only. Check wind, rain, visibility, path conditions, daylight and local safety guidance before visiting.
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