The Lecht
United Kingdom · Scotland · 793 m
Current conditions
DrizzleToday's forecast
Hour by hourNext 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Waterproof outer layers essential. Rain in the forecast.
- Spring conditions. Lighter layers, sun cream and sunglasses.
- Low-visibility goggles for foggy conditions.
Conditions by elevation
Freezing level: 1,793 mVisibility
Rain / drizzle
Quality tags
Air quality
Pollutant breakdown
European AQI via Open-Meteo. Updated 10:12
Crowd report
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Score breakdown
Resort terrain
This week is looking well below average for late April.
How good is skiing this week compared to what The Lecht normally delivers in late April?
What's driving it
- Base depth not reported for this location
- No fresh snow in the last 7 days
- Rain forecast Sunday, Monday and Saturday
- Warm spell forecast — above 5°C on 7 days
Honestly? Or take a day off and hit the pool. Not every week is a banger.
This season so far
2 days logged since the start of the season.
About The Lecht
Small Cairngorms centre ideal for beginners with a friendly local atmosphere.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
A score comparing how good skiing is likely to be this week at The Lecht versus what The Lecht normally delivers in late April, based on the last 5 years of weather data.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo, a free open weather API that blends multiple national weather services plus an archive going back decades. The same data powers many outdoor apps.
Does a high score mean the skiing is good right now?
It means the weather data suggests good conditions. Local factors like lift closures, off-piste avalanche risk and grooming still matter. Check resort webcams and the local piste report before committing.
When is the best time to ski The Lecht?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining snow conditions with school holiday crowd pressure.