Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 09 November 2026 05:49 PST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 9 November.
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 | 12 November |
|---|---|
| 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 42°F
Min 28°F
1in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,267ft 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 42°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
09
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
11
New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,965ft to resort level (1,762ft).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
12
up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, light snow, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,762ft).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 34°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
13
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, cloudy 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 from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, light snow 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 05:49 PST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | - | - |
How reliable is the snow in Cairngorm Mountain?
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.