Snowfall in Scotland

Scottish ski slopes are finally turning white as snowfall begins to cover mountain sides. The country’s five ski centres are also using their all-weather snowmaking systems to cover small areas with guaranteed snow.

The forecast is currently for ongoing sub-zero temperatures, although without much natural snow forecast.

Glencoe appears to be at the most advanced stage of operations.  They have been using their SnowFactory for several weeks and after initially keeping the manufactured snow piled up to minimise thawing, now that its colder have pushed it out with a groomer to create a sledging run. The resort has also seen good natural snowfall up high in November and this swinter will unveil a new chairlift.

Over on the eastern side, Glenshee posted images of snowy slopes stating,

“Another cold day, breezy with snow showers from the north. Still not enough snow for snow sports, but it is looking white and wintery out there. Today’s pre-season job was safety pads and nets on Cairnwell and Sunnyside.”

The Lecht has been reporting snowfall fir several days causing tricky driving conditions around the centre. It is often among the first to open with thin cover and opened some runs around this point last year.

A statement from the centre on Thursday morning reads “More snow overnight helping to build a base on most runs.”

Cairngorm and Nevis Range have both also reported snow cover this week, though not yet enough to open slopes.

At Nevis Range the gondola is currently closed and will be re-opening on Saturday 17th December.

Cairngorm posted images of SnowFactory machine made snow and natural snowfall. It is a big season coming up there with the funicular railway due to re-open early in 2023 for the first time in four years after a £25m renovation and many other upgrades and improvements as well.