Great Conditions in the Scottish Highlands For Easter Week
Great Conditions in the Scottish Highlands For Easter Week
Published : 03-Apr-2026 14:11
Cairngorm ski area above Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands is reporting some of the best Easter snow conditions in several years as the centre also celebrates one of the most consistent ski seasons in decades, having now operated for nearly five-months straight, other than closures due to strong winds or access roads closed by snowfall. About a dozen runs representing about half the full area, are currently open with fresh snowfall over the past few days.
The only blip on the operating horizon at present is Storm Dave, which looks set to prevent safe operations tomorrow and on Easter Sunday, although Easter Monday is looking very good with likely further fresh snowfall.
"Next week is looking like we'll have some epic conditions up the mountain after some fresh powder from storm Dave," a Cairngorm Mountain spokesperson confirmed.
Glencoe on the West Coast also remains open with about five runs skiable, best suited to good skiers. The centre reports that currently best skiing is in the Main Basin and Spring Run. Mid Mountain the Wall is complete but the loop round Mugs Alley to Old Mugs Alley now requires a bit of walking.
Scotland's three other ski areas at Glenshee, The Lecht and Nevis Range are all closed for snowsports. The Lecht and Glenshee have opened for the Easter Holidays in recent years using their all-weather snowmaking machines but appear to have decided not to do so this year.
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