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Glencoe Snow Forecast - 2nd May 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 16 days from 2 May.

Updated 03 May 2025 04:39 NZST.

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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

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Glencoe has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Glencoe Snow Report

Glencoe Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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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
02
Sat
03
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
WindW F2W F3
1,108m
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
10℃
Mixed
11℃
Mixed
W F2W F3
707m
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
7℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
10℃
Mixed
13℃
Mixed
13℃
Mixed
W F2W F3
305m
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
10℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
12℃
Mixed
15℃
Mixed
15℃
Mixed
Snow Line
Max Town10℃11℃10℃12℃12℃15℃15℃
Min Town4℃2℃0℃1℃2℃3℃6℃

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.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudClearClear

Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 10℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 12℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedMixed

Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.

Max 15℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedClear

Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 04:39 NZST, next update expected 07:00 NZST.

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.