Cairngorm Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast

Cairngorm Mountain Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 20 October 2026 13:11 IST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (891m)
Next Snow Expected	23 October
Next Snow Amount	1cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	3cm
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

7cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,014m to 629m, with rain below.

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Cairngorm Mountain Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Tue 20	Light drizzle.	Max 9℃ Min 6℃
Wed 21	Light drizzle.	Max 7℃ Min 3℃
Thu 22	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ Min 1℃
Fri 23	up to 3cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 968m to 675m, with rain below.	Max 8℃ Min 2℃
Sat 24	up to 3cm New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 906m to 645m, with rain below.	Max 4℃ Min 1℃
Sun 25	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 845m to 629m, with rain below.	Max 6℃ Min 2℃
Mon 26	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, drizzle below. Snow Line from 1,014m to 645m, with rain below.	Max 6℃ Min 2℃

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 13:11 IST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland at 537m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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How reliable is the snow in Cairngorm Mountain?

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Cairngorm Mountain

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Cairngorm Mountain, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.