Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 March 2026 11:43 AEDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃
Min -3℃
8cm New Snow
Snow Line from 922m to resort level (537m).
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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 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 922m to 675m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 706m to resort level (537m).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
3cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (537m).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
27
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 722m to resort level (537m).
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 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.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 11:43 AEDT, next update expected 14:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Cairngorm Mountain
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lecht | - | 6cm |
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.