In stark contrast to the rest of Europe, skiers in Scotland have been enjoying snow-lathered slopes following a cold snap over Christmas and New Year
It follows a month of unseasonably warm temperatures in Europe, with half of all French ski resorts shut due to a lack of snow. Disappointed holidaymakers have uploaded images depicting green rolling hills rather than crisp white pistes.
In stark contrast, skiers in Scotland have been enjoying snow-lathered slopes at the Lecht Ski Centre at Strathdon in the Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands, following a cold snap over Christmas. The Met Office said 8cm of snowfall was recorded in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, on Sunday, which is likely to have been even higher in the mountains.
Nigel Hake, operations manager at the Lecht Ski Centre, said locals and holidays have been flocking to the resort, while Nevis Range has seen more than 2,500 visitors to its sledging area over the festive period. Temperatures in Switzerland hit a record 20C on New Year's Day - the highest ever recorded temperature north of the Alps in January.
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