Skiing and snowboarding season is almost over in the Okanagan.

Passionate slope lovers only have the next few weeks to return to the mountains and enjoy the snow until the start of next season.

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While the past few weeks of hot sun were not ideal for the mountains, the Environment Canada forecast of continued days of rain in Kelowna means the mountains will expect fresh snow.

Ballingall said they were originally unsure on how long the doors and slopes were going to stay open.

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Snow lovers can enjoy Big White until April 22, Apex Mountain re-opens April 6 and 7 for a last hurrah, and SilverStar Mountain is scheduled to close April 7.

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