Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 19:14 IST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃
Min 0℃
2cm New Snow
Snow Line from 799m to resort level (537m).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 799m to resort level (537m).
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
16
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Cairngorm Mountain are in London (Europe/London) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, light rain showers, clear spells later.
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 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.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 19:14 IST, next update expected 21:30 IST.
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.