SKIING enthusiasts are set to hit the slopes after the Sierra Nevada opened its lifts  on Thursday November 29.

But with the mercury registering -10, you’ll need to wrap up warm.

The announcement, made by the Junta de Andalucia, marks the start of the season for Europe’s southernmost ski station, with ski lifts open from 9am.

The resort is among the highest in Europe and boasts fantastic conditions and a long season, which has been known to last from November to May.

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