Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 30 April 2026 12:46 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 30 April.
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 | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
4cm 1in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,014m 3,327ft 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 15℃ 59°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then drizzle, light rain later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 937m 3,074ft to 645m 2,116ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,014m 3,327ft to resort level ( 537m 1,762ft ).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 752m 2,467ft 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 12:46 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | - | 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.