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.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
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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 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
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
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| Fri 31 | Sat 01 | Sun 02 | Mon 03 | Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F4 | S F3 | S F4 | SW F2 | SE F3 | ||
| 1,108m | 1℃
+3cm
| -1℃
 | 0℃
 +2cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| -2℃
|
| SE F4 | S F3 | S F4 | SW F2 | SE F3 | |||
| 707m | 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
|
| SE F4 | S F3 | S F4 | SW F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 305m | 6℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 769m | varying 1,059m | varying 1,029m | varying 579m | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 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 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
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
02
up to 2cm New Snow
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
Drizzle, light drizzle, heavy drizzle later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
up to 1cm New Snow
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
Light drizzle, fair, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 579m to 519m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
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 Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevis Range | 5cm | 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.