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Cairngorm Mountain

30

Solid

stable

Last Snowfall

Mar 29

today

Past 24 Hours

9.2cm

Past 48 Hours

14.4cm

Past 10 Days

23.9cm

14-Day Forecast

37cm

Snow Depth

8cm

Updated: Mar 29, 7:46 PMWeather at base: 640m

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

Base640m
Lifts13
Runs35
Avg Snowfall22 inches / 56 cm.
CountryUnited Kingdom

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
30
Solid
stable

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 summary

Depth

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

--mECMWF Model

Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM

15cm
24h
37cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
15
Prev10d
9
Now29
6.5
M30
T31
7.4
W1
1.2
T2
3.2
F3
5.1
S4
Past
Today
Forecast

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 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
37cm
GFS
42cm
GEM
12.4cm
JMA
8.2cm
ICON
5.2cm
Météo-Fr
20.3cm
Met Norway
25.6cm
SnowSure™
21.5cm

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.