winter mountain
Two-digit temperatures do not prevent winter sports enthusiasts from wanting to hit the slopes around Winterberg. This makes for strange sights.
Large crowds, but little snow: on the few that are open Ski lifts in Winterberg long queues formed on Saturday despite or perhaps because of the mild weather. “Unfortunately, the supply is small, but the demand is great,” said a spokeswoman.
Only five of the 26 lifts in the Skiliftkarussell Winterberg, the largest ski area in the Sauerland, are currently running. A toboggan lift at the Ruhrquelle is also open. All other ski areas in the Sauerland are closed because there is no more snow on the slopes.
Winter sports in Winterberg: Good conditions before Christmas
Up until Christmas, the winter sports conditions in the Sauerland were actually good. But then double-digit temperatures with heavy rain and strong winds caused a thaw.
Cold winter weather is still not in sight until mid-January, meaning that the snow cannons cannot produce any new snow. However, those responsible want to prevent even more slopes from having to be closed. “The offer will not get any smaller than it is now,” said the spokeswoman. (dpa)
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