Cairngorm Mountain 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 13 April 2026 01:44 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 01:44 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Cairngorm Mountain
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 799m to resort level (537m).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Cairngorm Mountain
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 07:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Strong | 75% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Strong | 80% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Strong | 85% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Strong | 80% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Strong | 65% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Strong | 45% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Strong | 25% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | 6℃ | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | S Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 60% | |
| Mon | 16:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | S Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | S Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | S Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 35% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | S Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Cairngorm Mountain are not available.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cairngorm Mountain.
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.
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.