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CairnGorm Mountain at a Glance...

Snow Level:
1800 ft (550m)   Vertical Runs: 1720 ft (520m)

:: CairnGorm Mountain Official Report

Last Update 19.30hrs on Wednesday 4th Feb 2026

The weather for Thursday is looking very wild with some forecasts showing upwards of 60mph winds on the tops. We will again have to assess road conditions on arrival tomorrow so please do not travel until we have provided an update.

We kindly ask that no one parks 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.

ForecastVertical Descent
   
Weather
Severe drifting snow across the mountain. Freezing level has dropped with hill fog down to car park level. 
Road Status
Road Closed
Closed


:: CairnGorm Mountain Lift Status & News
With this period of unpredictable weather continuing, advance bookings for Snowsports and the Mountain Railway are on hold. Tickets may be be available daily from the Ticket Office, depending on conditions.

We cannot guarantee parking, even for pre-booked customers so please arrive early. On weekends and certain midweek days, there will be shuttle busses running from the Ciste car park from 9am. There is a regular Stagecoach bus from Aviemore or you could consider car sharing through the new Mountain Rideshare service.

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 // Wed 4th Feb 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
18.48hrs Wed 4th Feb.
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Thursday 5th February
FL: 1500ft.  WhiteOut
914m: -3°c ESE 50 gust 80mph
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Friday 6th February
FL: 1000ft.  WhiteOut
914m: -4°c ESE 40 gust 65mph
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Saturday 7th February
FL: 2500ft.  Light Snow
914m: -1°c ESE 20 gust 30mph
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Sunday 8th February
FL: 3000ft.  Flurries
914m: 0°c SE 20 gust 40mph
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Monday 9th February
FL: 2500ft.  Overcast
914m: -1°c SE 20 gust 30mph
Further Information
CairnGorm Mtn // Fri 09 Jan 2026
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Upper Cas looking to Loch Morlich, giving sweet turns on skier packed snow.
CairnGorm Mtn // Thu 08 Jan 2026
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The M1 Poma made its season debut on Thursday. Top to Daylodge riding via various routes now possible.
CairnGorm Mtn // Fri 26 Dec 2025
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Twilight snowsports sessions this week at Daylodge Level.



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