Next 3 days weather summary:A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 12.0mm) heaviest on Mon afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 weather summary:Light rain (total 9.0mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||
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light snow | snow shwrs | light snow | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | light rain | cloudy | light rain | light rain | cloudy | rain shwrs | |
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— | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | |
max °C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
min °C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
-3 | -5 | -4 | -1 | -4 | -5 | -1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
81 | 79 | 95 | 88 | 96 | 98 | 96 | 97 | 93 | 89 | 67 | 91 | 87 | 94 | 82 | 85 | 89 | |
1350 | 1300 | 1200 | 1500 | 1450 | 1600 | 1950 | 1950 | 1750 | 1900 | 2100 | 2750 | 2850 | 2950 | 2700 | 2800 | 2550 | |
 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — |
Latest snow reports near Cairngorm:
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| 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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