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CairnGorm Mountain at a Glance...

Snow Level:
2250 ft (690m)   Vertical Runs: 1550 ft (470m)

:: CairnGorm Mountain Official Report

Last Update 16.47hrs on Sunday 15th Mar 2026

This run of high winds is expected to continue tomorrow with 60 - 70 mph speeds expected at the top of the hill. We are not expecting conditions to settle down until Wednesday, when then, there is calm and sunny conditions forecast.
When the weather allows access, we will still have fantastic snowsports available in the Top Bowls and the White Lady and Coire Cas runs.
The freestyle park is also in excellent condition.
Check our morning report for the latest updates.
Cheers
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ForecastVertical Descent
   
Weather
30 - 50 mph SSW, -1.0c, snowing, at the top station



15 -mph SSW, +4.0c, rain showers 
Road Status
Open


:: CairnGorm Mountain Lift Status & News
Lift Passes are available to book both online and purchase on the day from the Ticket Office with afternoon tickets available daily from 12:30pm. Equipment Rental bookings can be made online but please note, during busy times we may not have availability for walk-ins. If you have’t secured rental with us please hire elsewhere, you can find a list of local shops here.

Please do not park in any mountain car parks overnight, especially during snow storms as this can impact our snow clearing operations. There is overnight parking available in Glenmore.

We cannot guarantee parking, even for pre-booked customers so please arrive early. There is a regular Stagecoach bus from Aviemore or you could consider car sharing through the new Mountain Rideshare service. When our car parks are full can we kindly ask that people do not park on our access roads carriageways, as this severely hinders us in keeping traffic moving freely, and allows buses and emergency vehicles to pass safely.

During this busy time, we may not be able to respond to messages, comments, and email enquiries and suggest following updates on our Mountain Report.


Lift Status // Sun 15th Mar 2026
Status of Carpark Lifts
1
Closed
CairnGorm Funicular
11
Closed
DayLodge Poma
2
Closed
Carpark Ski Tow
12
Closed
SnowBadger Carpet 1
3
Closed
Fiacaill Ridge Poma
13
Closed
SnowBadger Carpet 2
4
Closed
Sheiling Tow
Status of Coire Cas Lifts
5
Closed
Coire Cas T-Bar
6
Closed
M1 Poma
Status of Top Basin Lifts
7
Closed
Coire na Ciste Tow
9
Closed
Ptarmigan Ski Tow
8
Closed
Polar Express Poma
Status of Coire na Ciste Lifts
10
Closed
West Wall Poma
Official Report data supplied by CairnGorm Mountain Ltd. Information on this page is © CairnGorm Mountain Ltd and Winterhighland Ltd.


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Northern Cairngorms Forecast
This 5 day outlook issued at
19.36hrs Sun 15th Mar.
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Monday 16th March
FL: 2500ft.  Light Snow
914m: -1°c SW 40 gust 70mph
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Tuesday 17th March
FL: 4500ft.  Showers
914m: 3°c South 60 gust 90mph
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Wednesday 18th March
FL: 3000ft.  Part Cloudy
914m: 0°c West 20 gust 35mph
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Thursday 19th March
FL: 4000ft.  Part Cloudy
914m: 2°c NNW 10 gust 20mph
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Friday 20th March
FL: >Tops.  Part Cloudy
914m: 4°c South 20 gust 30mph
Further Information
CairnGorm Mtn // Sun 08 Mar 2026
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Side on view of the Ptarmigan Terrain Park now opened for spring.
CairnGorm Mtn // Sat 07 Mar 2026
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Looking over the White Lady to the Funicular in the afternoon sun.
CairnGorm Mtn // Sat 28 Feb 2026
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Bluebird Saturday on the 'Gorm. The weather won't be as nice on Sunday, but surface conditions should loosen up across the mountain as the freezing level nudges up on Sunday to give great spring snow after recent freeze / thaw cycles.



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