📷 Glenshee
Europe
Glenshee
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 19, 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
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
2
2026–27 season
Overview
Glenshee is a ski resort in Europe, United Kingdom, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 19, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Glenshee Ski Centre is located in the Cairngorms of Scotland and is the largest ski resort in the UK, offering 22 lifts and 36 runs across four mountains and three valleys. The resort features a variety of terrain suitable for all abilities, from gentle nursery slopes to challenging black runs, and provides amenities such as equipment hire, ski school, and on-mountain cafes. Glenshee is known for its expansive views, accessible location, and the diversity of its ski and snowboard experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Glenshee
Lifts
22
Skiable area
244.1 ac
Longest run
2 km / 1.2 mi
Runs by difficulty(36 total)
Beginner
22
60% of terrain
Intermediate
9
25% of terrain
Advanced
5
15% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift18
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Cairnwell Café Bar – Located at the base of Glenshee, this welcoming spot is popular for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, hearty food, and selection of local beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open December 19, 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, with no significant snowfall expected.
Historic
It is too early to judge the season as current conditions 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
650m
Temp
14.1°C
Wind
24.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
860m
Temp
--°C
Wind
27km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1070m
Temp
11.3°C
Wind
24.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Glenshee Webcam
Glenshee Snowsports Centre / Webcam-HD
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 Glenshee (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 11 / 52.2mm | Sun, Jul 5 10 / 72.2mm | Mon, Jul 6 13 / 81.3mm | Tue, Jul 7 13 / 80.9mm | Wed, Jul 8 17 / 8 | Thu, Jul 9 14 / 90.3mm | |||||||||||||
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| 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) | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Temp (°C) | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 40 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 39 | 35 | 48 | 65 | 52 | 47 | 41 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 39 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1070m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
11.4°
5.4°
26 km/h
Sun
5
🌧️
10.3°
6.7°
24 km/h
Mon
6
🌧️
12.5°
7.5°
31 km/h
Tue
7
🌧️
13.2°
7.5°
26 km/h
Wed
8
☁️
16.9°
8°
17 km/h
Thu
9
🌧️
14.1°
8.5°
18 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
13.8°
7.3°
14 km/h
Sat
11
🌧️
9.9°
7.5°
8 km/h
Sun
12
🌧️
16°
6.5°
12 km/h
Mon
13
☁️
17.3°
7°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (1070m) • 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 · 143cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 143cm full-season avg
143cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been slightly below the 30-year average, indicating a modest downward trend. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly above both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at 145% and 142% respectively, marking a notable anomaly. This sharp increase follows a period of generally declining snowfall, suggesting heightened variability and an unusually strong season compared to recent history.
Glenshee Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 132cm with an average of 62 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 | 11.4cm | 7 days | 2cm | 9cm | 6.9cm |
| December | 22.5cm | 10 days | 6cm | 17cm | 9.3cm |
| January | 31.1cm | 12 days | 15cm | 29cm | 9.7cm |
| February | 28.4cm | 11 days | 23cm | 36cm | 8.7cm |
| March | 21.4cm | 11 days | 17cm | 29cm | 7.3cm |
| April | 12.7cm | 7 days | 5cm | 19cm | 6.2cm |
| May | 3.6cm | 3 days | 0cm | 4cm | 2.7cm |
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 19, 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.
