Glencoe Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Glencoe
This is the Snow Forecast for Glencoe, Scotland for 16 days from 12 November.
Updated 12 November 2025 14:32 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Glencoe.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Glencoe Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Glencoe?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm 5in |
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Forecast for today in Glencoe
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Glencoe has 1cm - new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
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| Wind | SE F3 | NE F3 | NE F3 | NE F3 | |||
| 1,108m 3,635ft | 4℃ 39°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+1cm
| -1℃ 30°F
 | 0℃ 33°F
| -2℃ 29°F
| -2℃ 28°F
| -3℃ 27°F
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| SE F3 | NE F3 | NE F3 | NE F3 | ||||
| 707m 2,318ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 4℃ 38°F
| 1℃ 35°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| 0℃ 31°F
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| SE F3 | NE F3 | NE F3 | NE F2 | ||||
| 305m 1,001ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 38°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
| 2℃ 36°F
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| Snow Line | varying 859m 2,818ft | varying 309m 1,014ft | |||||
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 6℃ 43°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 43°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 36°F |
| Min Town | 5℃ 42°F | 2℃ 35°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 29°F | -2℃ 28°F | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 28°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Glencoe 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 9℃ 48°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 859m 2,818ft to 769m 2,523ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light snow showers then clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Glencoe, 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 Glencoe, 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.
Glencoe Snow Forecast updated at 14:32 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Glencoe
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevis Range | - | 12cm 5in |
Snow Reliability
Glencoe enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters during peak winter months. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski for updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Glencoe
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Glencoe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Glencoe, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Glencoe is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Glencoe will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Glencoe for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.