Today, Tuesday, the Clashindarroch trails have retained their snow, but the thinner bits and downhills had become icy. Even Shortcut was a bit too fast for comfort. By mid-afternoon a howling gale was blowing and the good news is that this was driving in snow showers from the west with the sky suggesting plenty more on the way. This should add some much-needed fresh snow to the existing packed base. Temperature today was plus 2. The car park was very icy and the A941 from Rhynie had icy patches.