📷 Cairngorm Mountain
Europe
Cairngorm Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 18, 2026
Conditions data updated recently · informational only
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Overview
Cairngorm Mountain is a ski resort in Europe, United Kingdom, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 18, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited).
Resort Guide
Cairngorm Mountain is located in the Scottish Highlands near Aviemore and offers skiing and snowboarding across a range of terrain suitable for all abilities. The resort features 30km of ski runs, a funicular railway for mountain access, equipment hire, and a mountain café with panoramic views. Cairngorm Mountain is known for its unique Highland setting, reliable snow conditions, and year-round mountain activities, making it a central hub for winter sports in Scotland.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cairngorm Mountain
Lifts
13
Skiable area
1477 ac
Longest run
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
The Ptarmigan Restaurant & Bar – Located at the top station of Cairngorm Mountain, this venue is renowned for its panoramic views, relaxed après-ski atmosphere, and selection of local whiskies and craft beers, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open December 18, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
There has been no new snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook indicates minimal snowfall, which is expected as we approach the opening date.
Historic
Season-to-date conditions are too early to judge, as there is no snowfall recorded compared to the 5-year average to-date of 180cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated recently · informational only
Snow Summary
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Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
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Current Conditions
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943m
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1245m
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Season vs Historic
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 239.5cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 215.5cm full-season avg
239.5cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 238.7 cm, exceeding the 30-year average of 215 cm by 11%. The current season's snowfall is 23% above the long-term average, indicating a notable upward trend. Despite some year-to-year variability, including a significant low in 2024 and a peak in 2020, the overall pattern reflects higher recent snowfall compared to historical norms.
Cairngorm Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 224cm with an average of 102 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 21.7cm | 12 days | 2cm | 10cm | 7.5cm |
| December | 39.5cm | 17 days | 6cm | 18cm | 10.3cm |
| January | 48.6cm | 20 days | 11cm | 24cm | 9.2cm |
| February | 44.4cm | 18 days | 15cm | 28cm | 9.4cm |
| March | 34.9cm | 17 days | 10cm | 22cm | 8cm |
| April | 22cm | 10 days | 3cm | 13cm | 7.3cm |
| May | 6.5cm | 5 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
