Resorts are facing one of their most difficult seasons with many forced to close off slopes

Scotland’s ski resorts are facing one of their most difficult seasons in years, with a lack of snow forcing them to close many of their slopes, raising questions about the impact of climate change.

Unusually mild weather – a record February temperature for Scotland of 18.3C (65F) was recorded on Aboyne in Deeside this week – has led every resort to shut down their main slopes. One has had to close entirely.

Related: Skiing in Scotland: a guide to the five ski resorts

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