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 11 March.
Updated 11 March 2025 21:35 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm |
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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 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers first, snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Cairngorm Mountain has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F5 | N F5 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,245m | -3℃
 | -6℃
| -2℃
+1cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
 | 1℃
| 1℃
|
| NW F4 | N F5 | NW F3 | |||||
| 891m | 0℃
| -3℃
| 0℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 2℃
 | 4℃
| 3℃
|
| NW F4 | W F4 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 537m | 2℃
| -1℃
| 1℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 3℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
|
| Snow Line | 537m | 537m | 537m | 537m | varying 739m | ||
| Max Town | 2℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ |
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 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers first, snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max -1℃
Min -2℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
1cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
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 21:35 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | 3cm | 4cm |
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.