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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 15.20hrs on Friday 30th Jan 2026

The Ski Area is stormbound today with the road currently closed at the Glenmore snow gates.

Our teams will be on site early tomorrow morning to begin clearing access roads, car parks and all around our buildings. Due to the significant amount of digging required across the site, it will take time to open the hill from the bottom up. It is unlikely the Ptarmigan restaurant, Funicular and some upper lifts will be open until the team can get to them and get them cleared of snow. We will prioritise surface lifts to get the slopes open as quickly as possible however, further snowfall and strong winds are expected which could hamper our efforts.

We know how keen everyone is to get out and enjoy the snow, but reopening safely will take time. A delayed start is expected, so please do not travel until we provide an update in the morning, as there may otherwise be a long wait at the snow gates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

With this spell of unpredictable weather continuing, advance bookings are on-hold for Snowsports and the Mountain Railway next week. Tickets will still be available from the Ticket Office on a daily basis.

Lastly, 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
Blizzard conditions from the link road up. 
Road Status
Road Closed
Closed. Ski area stormbound.


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

We cannot guarantee parking, even for pre-booked customers so please arrive early, consider car sharing or take the Stagecoach bus from Aviemore. On weekends and certain midweek days, there will be shuttle busses running from the Ciste car park from 9am.

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 // Fri 30th Jan 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
23.35hrs Fri 30th Jan.
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Saturday 31st January
FL: 1500ft.  Light Snow
914m: -3°c SE 30 gust 50mph
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Sunday 1st February
FL: 2000ft.  Light Snow
914m: -2°c SE 20 gust 40mph
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Monday 2nd February
FL: 2500ft.  WhiteOut
914m: -1°c SE 40 gust 60mph
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Tuesday 3rd February
FL: 1500ft.  WhiteOut
914m: -3°c ESE 45 gust 70mph
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Wednesday 4th February
FL: 2000ft.  Blowing Snow
914m: -2°c SE 30 gust 50mph
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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