Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 06 March 2026 18:42 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 6 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
3cm 1in New Snow
Snow Line from 999m 3,278ft to resort level ( 537m 1,762ft ).
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Cairngorm Mountain Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -6℃ 22°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 22°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
06
Snow unlikely
Snow showers, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
11
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 952m 3,123ft to 845m 2,772ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
12
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 799m 2,621ft to resort level ( 537m 1,762ft ).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cairngorm Mountain, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 18:42 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | 1cm - | 1cm - |
Snow Reliability
Cairngorm Mountain typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on current conditions.