Snow spells bumper season for ski resorts

SCOTTISH ski slopes expect to remain open into next month after heavy snowfall over the winter.

Industry body Ski Scotland said that the conditions were the best on the mountains since 2014, with more than 202,000 visitors so far this season.

More snow is forecast for CairnGorm Mountain, Glencoe, Glenshee, The Lecht and Nevis Range, with facilities likely to remain open through next month.

Some ski centres brought in ‘factories’ to manufacture snow this season following a lack of coverage in 2016-17.

But Ski Scotland said the number of skiers and snowboarders using facilities this year was close to the record 2013-14 season because of heavy snowfall.

Chairman Andy Meldrum said: ‘Right from the start of this season we have had brilliant snow. We have had some of the best bluebird days I’ve ever experienced in Scotland, with blue skies, sunshine and fresh powder.

‘Once spring does finally arrive, people seem to believe there’s no snow left for skiing or snowboarding.

‘However, this really is the best time of year to come for a slide in the mountains, with a much better chance of good overhead weather.

‘It’s also a really good time to learn, when the weather is kinder and slopes quieter. Just don’t forget your sunblock.’