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Glencoe ski resort

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Glencoe

Projected to open Dec 19

Projected to open December 19, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record

Projected to open Dec 19 — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 24

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Updated: Oct 30, 9:06 PM•Weather at base: 380m
SnowSure™ ScoreWhen to book
Projected to open Dec 19

Glencoe is projected to open December 19, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, March.Dec2Jan1Feb3MarAprOpens 19 DecCloses 5 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1February47cm avg
  2. #2January44cm avg
  3. #3March28cm avg

Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:06 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Dec 19

Projected to open December 19, 2026

20 runs · 10 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 9:06 PM

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Freezing line

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

No measurement at mid height (744m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

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Glencoe

About Glencoe

Glencoe Mountain Resort is located on Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands, offering panoramic views of Buachaille Etive Mor. The resort features Scotland’s longest and steepest ski run, a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, sledging, and avalanche rescue training, as well as summer options like mountain biking, chairlift rides, and hill-walking. Key amenities include an onsite campsite with microlodges, equipment hire, and a log cabin café serving home-cooked food. Glencoe stands out for its dramatic natural setting, diverse year-round activities, and facilities suitable for individuals, families, and groups.

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Frequently asked questions about Glencoe

Where is Glencoe?
Glencoe is a ski resort in the United Kingdom.
How high is Glencoe?
Glencoe runs from a base elevation of 380 m (1,247 ft) to a summit of 1,108 m (3,635 ft), giving a vertical drop of 728 m (2,388 ft).
How big is Glencoe?
Glencoe has 20 marked runs and 10 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Glencoe?
Glencoe 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 Glencoe?
Glencoe 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 Glencoe get in a typical season?
Glencoe averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Glencoe in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #217 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal 0% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Glencoe averaged 0% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -28%, '15-16 +25%, '23-24 +1%. A pattern, not a promise.