Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 April 2026 06:48 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 1 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 | 1 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm 8in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
20cm 8in New Snow
Snow Line from 906m 2,972ft 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 8℃ 47°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
01
4cm 2in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 906m 2,972ft to resort level ( 537m 1,762ft ).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
4cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 783m 2,569ft to resort level ( 537m 1,762ft ).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 891m 2,923ft to 629m 2,064ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
05
10cm 4in New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 768m 2,520ft to resort level ( 537m 1,762ft ).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then drizzle, cloudy later.
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 06:48 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | 10cm 4in | 16cm 6in |
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.