Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 06:43 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 2 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 54°F
Min 30°F
1in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,278ft to resort level (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 54°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
New Snow
Light drizzle, rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,225ft to 1,864ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 3,225ft to resort level (1,762ft).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 41°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
07
New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,278ft to resort level (1,762ft).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light 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 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.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 06:43 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | - | - |
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.