Cheltenham Festival chiefs are confident the track will cope with the outcome of an ever-changing forecast.
As snow sweeps in to the UK, groundstaff are monitoring conditions closely at Prestbury Park. With just over a week to go to the four-day meeting, a mix of cold weather and rain is expected in the build-up to the National Hunt extravaganza.
Snow could give Cheltenham's turf a dusting, according to clerk of the course Jon Pullin – but warmer temperatures are on the way.