📷 Cairngorm Mountain
Europe
Cairngorm Mountain
Projected to open Dec 18
Projected to open December 18, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 18 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
5d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
15cm
7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Cairngorm Mountain is projected to open December 18, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February44cm avg
- #2January49cm avg
- #3March35cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 18
Projected to open December 18, 2026
35 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (943m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Cairngorm Mountain
Cairngorm Mountain is located in the Scottish Highlands near Aviemore and offers skiing and snowboarding across a range of terrain suitable for all abilities. The resort features 30km of ski runs, a funicular railway for mountain access, equipment hire, and a mountain café with panoramic views. Cairngorm Mountain is known for its unique Highland setting, reliable snow conditions, and year-round mountain activities, making it a central hub for winter sports in Scotland.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Cairngorm Mountain
- Where is Cairngorm Mountain?
- Cairngorm Mountain is a ski resort in the United Kingdom.
- How high is Cairngorm Mountain?
- Cairngorm Mountain runs from a base elevation of 640 m (2,100 ft) to a summit of 1,245 m (4,085 ft), giving a vertical drop of 605 m (1,985 ft).
- How big is Cairngorm Mountain?
- Cairngorm Mountain has 35 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- When is ski season at Cairngorm Mountain?
- Cairngorm Mountain 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 Cairngorm Mountain get in a typical season?
- Cairngorm Mountain averages 22 inches / 56 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Cairngorm Mountain in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to Cairngorm, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.
