Cairngorm Mountain 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 September 2026 17:44 AEST
2-Day Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
48-hours from 1 September.
See below for forecast detail
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 17:44 AEST, next update expected 20:00 AEST.
Forecast for today in Cairngorm Mountain
Max 14℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Cairngorm Mountain
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Drizzle. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Drizzle. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Drizzle. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 17:00 |  | Clear sky. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 18:00 |  | Fair. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Fair. | 11℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 13℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 13℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | SW Light | 50% | |
| Wed | 22:00 |  | Rain showers. | 11℃ | SW Light | 60% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Cairngorm Mountain are not available.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cairngorm Mountain.
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 trail 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.
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.