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CairnGorm Mountain at a Glance...

Snow Level:
2500 ft (760m)   Vertical Runs: 1300 ft (400m)

:: CairnGorm Mountain Official Report

Last Update 10.22hrs on Thursday 23rd Apr 2026

A fantastic day in prospect - clear sky and sunshine, with cool temperatures at the moment. Snow conditions have firmed up again overnight and the Temperature at the top is -1C with calm conditions.
Still great snow cover in the Ptarmigan Bowl. Come on up for some great spring snow sports or Mountain biking - or both! Funicular Railway, Ptarmigan Tow and Polar Express opening from 10am.


The best of our area is now the Ptarmigan Bowl area and in the freestyle park. The White Lady is firm this morning but is becoming softer - this run is not being groomed and the conditions are marginal, with a bit of walking required- for experts.

Our lower conveyors are now running for Mountain Biking.

The Coire Cas side runs are now officially closed. We advise you stick to the Top Bowl for snowsports.
Our lower and middle Mountain Bike Trails are opening 10.00 am - The Top trail Lines are closed as we improve some of the features for the current season.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances there will be no hot food in the Ptarmigan Restaurant today. Sandwiches, cakes, and coffees are available and hot food including soups and toasties will be served in the Cairngorm Cafe at the Base Station.



ForecastVertical Descent
   
Weather
Clear sky and sunshine, with cool temperatures at the moment. Expected to rise to +9C by afternoon. 
Road Status
Open


:: CairnGorm Mountain Lift Status & News
Big news! Our Mountain Bike Park will be open from Saturday 18 April. With the mountain still open for snowsports this will mean visitors can ski or snowboard and bike at Cairngorm Mountain on the same day. Only the Lower and Middle trails will be open initially whilst maintenance and track improvements are carried out on the upper section.

We are currently open for snowsports every day snow cover and weather permitting. Lift Passes can be booked online or purchased on the day from the Ticket Office. Due to reducing snow cover outside the Ski Area, Funicular Touring Pass sales are suspended.


Lift Status // Thu 23rd Apr 2026
Status of Carpark Lifts
1
Open
CairnGorm Funicular
11
Closed
DayLodge Poma
2
Closed
Carpark Ski Tow
12
Open
SnowBadger Carpet 1
3
Closed
Fiacaill Ridge Poma
13
Open
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
Open
Ptarmigan Ski Tow
8
Open
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
18.25hrs Wed 22nd Apr.
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Thursday 23rd April
FL: >Tops.  Sunny
914m: 8°c Little or No Wind.
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Friday 24th April
FL: >Tops.  Sunny
914m: 10°c Little or No Wind.
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Saturday 25th April
FL: >Tops.  Sunny
914m: 12°c Little or No Wind.
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Sunday 26th April
FL: >Tops.  Part Cloudy
914m: 8°c Var. 10 gust 15mph
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Monday 27th April
FL: >Tops.  Part Cloudy
914m: 7°c Var. 10 gust 15mph
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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