Next 3 days weather summary:A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 5.0mm) on Mon afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Mon afternoon, min -2°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 weather summary:Heavy rain (total 20.0mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 2°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||
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cloudy | cloudy | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | light snow | light rain | light rain | mod. rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | cloudy | light rain | light rain | |
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— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | |
max °C | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
min °C | -2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
-2 | 0 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -5 | -2 | -1 | -5 | -5 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -4 | -5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | |
79 | 52 | 96 | 91 | 80 | 77 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 98 | 95 | 98 | 96 | 92 | 96 | 43 | 54 | 80 | |
900 | 1550 | 1100 | 1100 | 1300 | 1200 | 1250 | 1550 | 1350 | 1550 | 2050 | 2050 | 1650 | 1700 | 1500 | 2250 | 2600 | 2650 | |
 | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — |
 | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — |
Latest snow reports near Cairngorm:
| Top snow depth: | — |
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| Bottom snow depth: | — |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | 11 cm |
| Last snowfall: | 14 May 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.1 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.4 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.1 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Cairngorm at the specific elevation of 1097 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Cairngorm. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of United Kingdom.
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Overall 3.2 Based on 43 votes and 87 reviews
The weather has largely been perfect all week. Blue sky and very little wind. Quite misty today, but still plenty of skiing to be done and most lofts and runs still open. The snow cannons are making a real difference this year. Like has been sad before; check the forecast, get up early (top car park will probably Be full by 10) or use the bus, use the restaurant outside peak times when the ski schools descend and have a fab time using the great snow sports on offer.
Jo from United Kingdom writes:
The weather has largely been perfect all week. Blue sky and very little wind. Quite misty today, but still plenty of skiing to be done and most lofts and runs still open. The snow cannons are making a real difference this year.
Like has been sad before; check the forecast, get up early (top car park will probably Be full by 10) or use the bus, use the restaurant outside peak times when the ski schools descend and have a fab time using the great snow sports on offer.
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