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Cairngorm Mountain Long-Range Snow Forecast - 22nd May 2026

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Updated 22 May 2026 20:46 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 22 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cairngorm Mountain?

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (891m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Cairngorm Mountain.
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Cairngorm Mountain

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 20℃ 69°F
Min 5℃ 41°F

Snow unlikely

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Cairngorm Mountain Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
22
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 10℃ 51°F
Sat
23
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Sun
24
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 15℃ 60°F
Min 9℃ 48°F
Mon
25
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Tue
26
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Wed
27
Mixed

Clear spells.

Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Thu
28
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 20℃ 69°F
Min 11℃ 51°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cairngorm Mountain, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 20:46 BST, next update expected 23:00 BST.

Ensemble forecast for Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland at 537m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Snow Reliability

Cairngorm Mountain typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on current conditions.

Off-Piste Safety in Cairngorm Mountain

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Cairngorm Mountain, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.