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Glencoe Snow Forecast - 31st January 2025

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Glencoe Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Glencoe

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This is the Snow Forecast for Glencoe, Scotland for 15 days from 31 January.

Updated 31 January 2025 11:41 NZDT.

Glencoe Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 February
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days6cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Glencoe

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
31

up to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowLt DrizzleClearCloud

Light snow at altitude first, light drizzle then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 769m to 419m, with rain below.

Glencoe has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Glencoe Snow Report

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Glencoe from OpenMeteo
Fri
31
Sat
01
Sun
02
Mon
03
Tue
04
Wed
05
Thu
06
WindSE F4S F3S F4SW F2SE F3
1,108m
1℃
Clear
+3cm
-1℃
Cloud
0℃
Snow
+2cm
1℃
Lt Drizzle
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-1℃
Clear
+1cm
-2℃
Clear
SE F4S F3S F4SW F2SE F3
707m
3℃
Clear
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Snow
4℃
Lt Drizzle
4℃
Light Snow
2℃
Clear
+1cm
0℃
Clear
SE F4S F3S F4SW F2SE F2
305m
6℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Lt Drizzle
5℃
Clear
3℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 769m
to 419m

varying 1,059m
to 689m

varying 1,029m
to 589m

varying 579m
to 519m

Max Town6℃4℃6℃7℃7℃5℃3℃
Min Town1℃2℃3℃4℃2℃-1℃-2℃

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.

Glencoe 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
31

up to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowLt DrizzleClearCloud

Light snow at altitude first, light drizzle then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 769m to 419m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
01

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
02

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleShwrsFairCloud

Light drizzle first, rain showers then fair, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,059m to 689m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
03

Snow unlikely

DrizzleLt DrizzleLt DrizzleHvy Drizzle

Drizzle, light drizzle, heavy drizzle later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
04

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Light rain early, then light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,029m to 589m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
05

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleFairClearClear

Light drizzle, fair, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 579m to 519m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

This Snow Forecast for Glencoe, 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 Glencoe, 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.

Glencoe Snow Forecast updated at 11:41 NZDT, next update expected 14:00 NZDT.

Snow Forecast near Glencoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Glencoe
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Nevis Range5cm 8cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Glencoe

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Glencoe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Glencoe, 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 Glencoe 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 Glencoe 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 Glencoe 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.