Routes up
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda routes: 5 ways to the top
Fiacaill RidgeScrambling · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
The Fiacaill Ridge is a classic Grade 1 scramble, it offers an exhilarating route with stunning views over the Northern Corries, the ridge is narrow in places and requires a good head for heights
Coire an t-Sneachda CircuitHiking · 8km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreHiking
This circular route takes you through the heart of the Cairngorms, starting from the ski centre, it loops around Coire an t-Sneachda offering dramatic views of the corries
The Goat TrackScrambling · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
The Goat Track is a popular winter climbing route that can be scrambled in summer, it provides a direct line up the corrie headwall with some exposure
Aladdin's CouloirScrambling · 7km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
Aladdin's Couloir is a classic winter route that can be tackled as a scramble in summer, it is a steep gully that requires careful navigation
Jacob's LadderScrambling · 7km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
Jacob's Ladder is a well-known route in Coire an t-Sneachda, it is a steep and narrow gully that offers a challenging scramble
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stob Coire an t-Sneachda today?
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda today (updated 12:11, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda weather today
Slight rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 49 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 19 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 4°/0° | -9° | 45/56 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/3° | -5° | 33/49 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 6°/3° | -7° | 40/59 | 3% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 16/19 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 0% |
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Stob Coire an t-Sneachda 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 11/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-4° | -8° | 10/14 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -5° | 11/14 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 13% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 25/31 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/2° | -2° | 38/47 | 32% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 7°/1° | -2° | 55+/72+ | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stob Coire an t-Sneachda each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1176m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stob Coire an t-Sneachda each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Stob Coire an t-Sneachda
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda is 1,176 m (3,858 ft) high with 65 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 17th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Fiacaill a' Choire Chais (1.0 km), Fiacaill Coire an t-Sneachda (0.8 km) and Cairn Gorm (1.4 km).
How high is Stob Coire an t-Sneachda?
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda is 1,176 metres high with 65 metres of prominence.
Where is Stob Coire an t-Sneachda?
Stob Coire an t-Sneachda is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stob Coire an t-Sneachda?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Stob Coire an t-Sneachda, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stob Coire an t-Sneachda today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Stob Coire an t-Sneachda tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 49 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stob Coire an t-Sneachda this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 19 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stob Coire an t-Sneachda?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
