Cairngorm Mountain 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 00:46 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 00:46 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Cairngorm Mountain
Max 42°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,671ft to resort level (1,762ft).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Cairngorm Mountain
Max 44°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 07:00 |  | Light snow. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Strong | 90% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Strong | 85% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 41°F | SW Strong | 70% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Strong | 55% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Strong | 45% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Strong | 35% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Fair. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Fair. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Fair. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Fair. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Fair. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Fair. | 39°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Mon | 21:00 |  | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 33°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | S Light | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Cairngorm Mountain are not available.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cairngorm Mountain.
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 trail 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.
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.