Three of Scotland's five mountain ski areas still have snowsports to offer skiers and snowboarders, but there aren't many takers.
"It's always the same at this time of year," said Chair of Ski-Scotland Heather Negus, "We can offer great sliding, particularly on the upper mountains, but down in the valleys and in the cities, people see daffodils and cherry blossom and believe the ski season is over, but believe me it's not!"
CairnGorm Mountain has had fresh snow over the last few nights (Tues/Wed and Wed Thur 12/13 and 13/14 April) with more forecast into the weekend. Weekend events planned at the top station include Atomic ski demos on Friday and Saturday and the Ptarmigan Freestyle Jam from 11am on Saturday, with no need to register, just take part on the day.
Cairngorm report there is also good skiing and snowboarding from the top down to the middle of the mountain, and six lifts are scheduled to operate including the funicular.
Nevis Range is also offering competent skiers and snowboarders the chance to enjoy the upper mountain and back country for one last time this winter. After this weekend, the resort will close for snowsports for the season.
Glencoe Mountain staff report that they still have upper, mid and key lower slopes open and what they describe as, "amazing skiing."
Glencoe and CairnGorm Mountains will remain open for snowsports though, with both now offering special reduced-price midweek tickets.
With more snow forecast, Ski-Scotland recommends anyone planning a weekend's sliding should check the conditions and weather on the official website www.ski-scotland.com/conditions.
"Forget about cutting the grass, check the conditions, and come skiing and boarding – the season's far from over yet!" said Heather.