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Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2025

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Cairngorm Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain

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This is the Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland for 16 days from 2 May.

Updated 03 May 2025 00:31 NZST.

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cairngorm Mountain.

Forecast for today in Cairngorm Mountain

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Cairngorm Mountain has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Report

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain from OpenMeteo
Fri
02
Sat
03
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
WindNW F4NW F5S F4NW F2W F2
1,245m
5℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
9℃
Mixed
NW F4NW F5SW F4NW F2W F2
891m
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
12℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
11℃
Mixed
W F3NW F4SW F3W F2
537m
10℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
11℃
Mixed
14℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
14℃
Mixed
Snow Line
Max Town10℃7℃6℃11℃14℃14℃14℃
Min Town4℃1℃0℃0℃3℃7℃6℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 11℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudMixed

Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 00:31 NZST, next update expected 03:00 NZST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cairngorm Mountain

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cairngorm Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cairngorm Mountain, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Cairngorm Mountain is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Cairngorm Mountain will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Cairngorm Mountain for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.