News | Iceland Monitor | Sat 26 Dec 2015 | 13.16 GMT | Modified 27 Apr 2016 16.14

Skiing areas open in many parts of Iceland

Skiing is a popular winter sport in Iceland.

Skiing is a popular winter sport in Iceland. Mbl.is/ Eggert Jóhannesson

Several skiing areas in Iceland are open today, including the popular Hlíðarfjall in Akureyri which will open at noon. 

The skiing areas at Tindastóll, Oddskarð, Skarðsdalur and Stafdalur are open and the skiing area in Ísafjörður may also open. 

The skiing areas near Reykjavik are closed today due to strong winds. 

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