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The Cairnwell rises to 933 m in United Kingdom, in the Cairngorms (Scottish Highlands), with a prominence of 125 m. The forecast below starts at the summit; lower the height to see the slopes and valleys, or compare every model.
The Cairnwell snow forecast, day by day
| Day | Summit933 m | 500 m lower430 m | Freezing level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 26 Oct | 1 cm | – | 1,050–2,350 m |
| Tue 27 Oct | 2 cm | – | 1,050–2,400 m |
| Wed 28 Oct | 2 cm | – | 1,100–1,750 m |
| Thu 29 Oct | – | – | 1,500–1,850 m |
| Fri 30 Oct | – | – | 1,550–1,800 m |
| Sat 31 Oct | – | – | 1,550–1,950 m |
| Sun 1 Nov | 1 cm | – | 1,400–1,700 m |
| Total | 7 cm | – |
Forecast snowfall worked out for each height from Met Office (days in UTC, updated 1 second ago). Not a measured snow depth. The forecast above has the hour-by-hour detail, wind and temperature, and every other model.
Mountains near The Cairnwell
- Càrn Aosda917 m · 2 km away · 6 cm in 3 days
- Càrn a' Gheòidh975 m · 3 km away · 8 cm in 3 days
- Glas Maol1,068 m · 3 km away · 10 cm in 3 days
- Càrn an Tuirc1,019 m · 5 km away · 9 cm in 3 days
- Cairn of Claise1,064 m · 5 km away · 10 cm in 3 days
- An Socach944 m · 6 km away · 7 cm in 3 days
- Tolmount958 m · 8 km away · 7 cm in 3 days
- Glas Tulaichean1,051 m · 8 km away · 11 cm in 3 days
Ski areas near The Cairnwell
- Glenshee Ski Center2 km away · 4 cm in 3 days
- The Lecht37 km away · no snow in 3 days
More: Mountains in the Cairngorms · Mountains in the Scottish Highlands · Mountains in United Kingdom · Mountains in Europe · The world’s highest mountains · Ski resorts
Questions about The Cairnwell
- Will it snow on The Cairnwell this week?
- Yes. About 6.6 cm of snow is forecast at the summit of The Cairnwell (933 m) over the next 7 days, most of it on Wednesday.
- What is the freezing level on The Cairnwell?
- Over the next 7 days the freezing level is forecast between about 1,050 m and 2,400 m. The summit is 933 m, so it stays above freezing even at the summit: rain is likely if anything falls.
- How high is The Cairnwell?
- The Cairnwell is 933 m (3,061 ft) high, in United Kingdom.
- How prominent is The Cairnwell?
- The Cairnwell has a topographic prominence of 125 m (410 ft): it rises that far above the lowest col linking it to any higher ground.
- Which mountain range is The Cairnwell in?
- The Cairnwell is in the Cairngorms, part of the Scottish Highlands.
Mountain heights and names: Wikidata (CC0).