Heavy snow showers through the day added to the overnight snow to give Glencoe between 5 and 7 inches of new snow over 24 hours. Snow showers have become more scattered this evening but are expected to pick up in intensity again on Friday morning, though there could still be a inch or two overnight according to the mesoscale forecast models.

All runs on the mountain now have good cover, but the Flypaper area is closed due to deep unstable windslabs. Cracks shooting across slabs at around 1800ft on moderate slopes more than confirm that this closure needs to be observed.

Visibility will likely not be the best on Friday, but under ski conditions should be great with the fresh snow being topped up during the day with both falling and windblown snow. Wind could potentially be an issue if any stronger than forecast, so check updates in the morning.

For novices and early intermediates the Plateau Runs are all in great shape now, the new Coire Pollach Tow was proving popular as it was more sheltered in the squally snow showers than the Plateau Poma and Old Mugs Alley is fantastic with machine packed powdery snow. All variations of Old Mugs Alley can be used to return to the base of the Coire Pollach Tow which provides some nice variety. The middle fork via the Glencoe Ski Club Hut and round by the Plateau Cafe is the easiest option for those advancing from the beginners area.

The low level Red Access Run was being done this afternoon, top is decent, but it is still in the combat category low down. Today the better option was the Blue Access Run which is in fantastic shape to around 1500ft, then a short 7-10minute hoof along the bike track returns you to the carpark. For those with touring kit to get back there are lines further down the East flank of Meall a' Bhuiridh, but if you drop below the col of the Old Military Road you are over 2 miles from the carpark!