Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 March 2026 07:41 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 20 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 13℃
Min -4℃
6cm New Snow
Snow Line from 983m to resort level (537m).
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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 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 552m to resort level (537m).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max -2℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
2cm New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (537m).
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 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 07:41 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | - | 5cm |
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.