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Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast - 23rd April 2026

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 23 April 2026 07:47 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain

1-week from 23 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (891m)
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 16℃
Min -1℃

Snow unlikely

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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 15℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
23

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.

Max 16℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
26

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Drizzle

Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.

Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
27

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt DrizzleDrizzle

Cloudy, light drizzle, drizzle later.

Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
28

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt DrizzleFair

Light drizzle early, then fair later.

Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.

Max 15℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
29

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

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 07:47 NZST, next update expected imminently.

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.