Europe
Cairngorm Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 18, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 12
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
3
2026–27 season
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 17/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:02 UTC.
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.
Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cairngorm Mountain
Lifts
13
Skiable area
195.5 ac
Longest run
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Runs by difficulty(35 total)
Beginner
26
75% of terrain
Intermediate
7
19% of terrain
Advanced
2
6% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Surface lift10
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook remains uncertain but indicates potential for colder temperatures.
Historic
Season-to-date conditions are too early to judge, as they are in line with the 5-year average to-date.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Scotland region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC
Base
640m
Temp
13.3°C
Wind
24.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
943m
Temp
11.3°C
Wind
27km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1245m
Temp
9.4°C
Wind
24.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Cairngorm Mountain (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 4, 4:02 PM
Today 10 / 43.8mm | Sun, Jul 5 9 / 54.3mm | Mon, Jul 6 11 / 62.8mm | Tue, Jul 7 11 / 62mm | Wed, Jul 8 14 / 6 | Thu, Jul 9 12 / 80.9mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Temp (°C) | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) | 18 | 26 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 39 | 52 | 30 | 33 | 38 | 35 | 48 | 58 | 49 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 38 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1245m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
9.5°
4.3°
26 km/h
Sun
5
🌧️
8.7°
5.1°
23 km/h
Mon
6
🌧️
10.6°
6.2°
31 km/h
Tue
7
🌧️
11°
6.2°
23 km/h
Wed
8
☁️
14.4°
6.3°
15 km/h
Thu
9
🌧️
12.1°
7.5°
19 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
12.9°
6.8°
14 km/h
Sat
11
🌧️
9.8°
6.6°
9 km/h
Sun
12
🌧️
14.9°
5.8°
10 km/h
Mon
13
⛅
16°
6.5°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (1245m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 180cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 180cm full-season avg
180cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 18, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
