📷 Glenshee
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Glenshee
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for the season — closed April 5
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
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2026–27 season
Overview
Glenshee is a ski resort in Europe, United Kingdom, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 5, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:04 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
2000 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.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Scotland region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC
Base
650m
Temp
10.3°C
Wind
15.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
860m
Temp
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Wind
17km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
1070m
Temp
7.5°C
Wind
15.5km/h
Snow Depth
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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 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 Aug 21, 3:04 PM
Today 8 / 30.9mm | Sat, Aug 22 9 / 1 | Sun, Aug 23 11 / 4 | Mon, Aug 24 11 / 30.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 10 / 52.5mm | Wed, Aug 26 13 / 71.8mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.5 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Temp (°C) | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 13 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 30 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 34 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 11 | 22 | 52 | 32 | 30 | 39 | 37 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1070m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
7.5°
3.3°
16 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
9.2°
0.9°
17 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
11.1°
4.1°
10 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
11.1°
2.8°
13 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
9.9°
4.7°
15 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
13.4°
6.5°
22 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
11.4°
9.5°
19 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
12.9°
7°
15 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
13.1°
4.5°
13 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
10.1°
4°
16 km/h
Summit elevation (1070m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC
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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 · 183cm full-season avg
143cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~207.4 cm. That's 45% above the 5-year average (143 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 13% above the 30-year average (183 cm).
Glenshee Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 200cm with an average of 93 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 | 17.5cm | 11 days | 2cm | 9cm | 6.7cm |
| December | 35.6cm | 16 days | 6cm | 18cm | 10.7cm |
| January | 45.7cm | 18 days | 14cm | 29cm | 9.3cm |
| February | 42.4cm | 17 days | 22cm | 35cm | 9.2cm |
| March | 31.8cm | 15 days | 16cm | 29cm | 8.2cm |
| April | 18.9cm | 9 days | 5cm | 18cm | 6.2cm |
| May | 4.9cm | 4 days | 0cm | 4cm | 2.8cm |
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.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Glenshee, ERA5 season snowfall median was 199 cm (78 in), about this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
199 cm
10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median
All-season median
200 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 199 cm | 148 cm – 209 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 202 cm | 187 cm – 237 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 173 cm | 147 cm – 268 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Glenshee
- Where is Glenshee?
- Glenshee is a ski resort in the United Kingdom.
- How high is Glenshee?
- Glenshee runs from a base elevation of 650 m (2,133 ft) to a summit of 1,070 m (3,510 ft), giving a vertical drop of 420 m (1,378 ft).
- How big is Glenshee?
- Glenshee has 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, 36 marked runs and 22 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Glenshee?
- Glenshee is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Glenshee?
- Glenshee typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Glenshee get in a typical season?
- Glenshee averages 19 inches / 48 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
