Snowsports enthusiasts have welcomed the cold snap
Amidst plummeting temperatures and snowfall, Scotland's skiing and snowboarding centres are preparing for what could be their biggest week of the year.
"Looking at the forecast, this could be our biggest week of the year. A lot of people have been watching the forecast with bated breath - this is just what we’ve been waiting for! Alison shared advice for anyone looking to take part in some skiing or snowboarding in the coming days, commenting: "There’s a lot of excitement across the community. We know it can change, but make sure to book tickets and ski hire ahead of time, and check the roads, forecast, and avalanche reports.
Simon Burnside, who runs retail operations at The Lecht Ski Centre, is working around the clock with his team to prepare for the weekend. This week's top Scotland Now stories "It slowed down dramatically. There was a drought with no precipitation, and we got hit with two weeks of mild weather which obliterated our solid base. That took most centres to man-made snow in the nursery area. We missed out on the February half-term which was very frustrating.
"The guys are excited - if it’s a good weekend and we get the good runs open we could be looking forward to the best weekend of the year."
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