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Cairngorm Mountain
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Last Snowfall
Mar 29
todayPast 24 Hours
9.2cm
Past 48 Hours
14.4cm
Past 10 Days
23.9cm
14-Day Forecast
37cm
Snow Depth
8cm
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.
Resort Info
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.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Cairngorm Mountain is experiencing moderate snowfall with 9cm in the last 24 hours and a total of 24cm over the past week, making for a refreshing day on the slopes. With temperatures at -1°C and a solid snow depth of 8cm, it's a great time to hit the trails.
AI-generated summaryDepth
The current snow depth is estimated at 8cm.
Recent
In the past week, we've seen a total of 24cm of new snow.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook suggests an average of 31cm of additional snowfall.
Historic
This season has delivered a total of 205cm of snow, indicating a robust winter.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Base
640m
Temp
-1°C
Wind
26km/h
Snow Depth
8cm
14-Day Forecast
30.8cm
Mid-Mountain
--m
Temp
--°C
Wind
29km/h
Snow Depth
8cm
14-Day Forecast
30.8cm
Summit
--m
Temp
--°C
Wind
31km/h
Snow Depth
8cm
14-Day Forecast
21.5cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (--m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
29
❄️
1.4°
-1.3°
9cm
Mon
30
❄️
2.1°
-0.7°
6.5cm
Tue
31
🌧️
7.2°
1.8°
Wed
1
❄️
7.5°
-1.1°
7.4cm
Thu
2
❄️
1.2°
-3.5°
1.2cm
Fri
3
❄️
1.8°
-0.5°
3.2cm
Sat
4
❄️
0.9°
-2.8°
5.1cm
Sun
5
❄️
0.8°
-5.6°
0.6cm
Mon
6
❄️
3°
-2.5°
3.9cm
Tue
7
☁️
3.4°
0.5°
Summit elevation (--m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
205.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+1%
vs 5-Year Avg
202.3cm avg by now
+11%
vs 30-Year Avg
185.4cm avg by now
202.3cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.