Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 20 October 2026 00:41 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 20 October.
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 | 23 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | - |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 49°F
Min 33°F
3in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,327ft to 2,064ft, with rain below.
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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 49°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Heavy drizzle, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, fog later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
23
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers first, light drizzle then light rain, light snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 3,176ft to 2,215ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
24
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then light drizzle, heavy drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,972ft to 2,116ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
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
25
New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,772ft to 2,064ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
26
New Snow
Light snow at altitude, drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,327ft to 2,116ft, with rain below.
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 00:41 PDT, next update expected imminently.
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.