Big Snowfalls in (Some Of) The Alps
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There have been healthy snowfalls over the weekend in the Western and southern Alps and the Dolomites, further improving conditions.
However the snow, which has been most marked on higher altitude slopes, largely bypassed much of Austria and the north eastern Alps over the weekend, leaving some ski areas in the region almost totally reliant on machine made snow leaving white ribbons on green mountain sides. That does however seem to be changing to some extent at present with some fresh snow in parts of the country.
Among the resorts reporting particularly good accumulations over 24 hour periods from Saturday to Sunday were:
In Switzerland Verbier reported 22cm, St Moritz 25cm, Leysin 40cm, Gstaad 30cm and the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil 30cm.
But bigger falls were reported in France with Avoriaz, a higher elevation resort on the French side of the Portes du Soleil claiming nearly two feet (58cm) in 24 hours and Flaine 30cm (a foot).
In the Dolomites Val Gardena said a 50cm snowfall has added another foot to base depths following an 'up to one metre' fall a week ago. There was also a foot (30cm) in the Fassa Valley.
In the Pyrenees St Lary claimed a 25cm accumulation in 24 hours.
Austria was not entirely missed, Brand reported 20cm of snow and other areas got smaller snowfalls. Kitzbuhel reported 15cm of fresh snow but the Skiwelt's base depths are now down to 20-50cm.
***giggle***
I think the lower Austrian resorts may well be struggling big time. Looking at where I am off to, it looks like theyve had some more snow, with cold temps at the weekend and more snow possibly. It could have been a lot better, but it could also have been a lot worse!!!
Annoyed that the other resorts we considered are under feet of fresh powder though.
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Started by J2SkiNews in Ski News 06-Jan-2014 - 4 Replies
J2SkiNews posted Jan-2014
There have been healthy snowfalls over the weekend in the Western and southern Alps and the Dolomites, further improving conditions.
However the snow, which has been most marked on higher altitude slopes, largely bypassed much of Austria and the north eastern Alps over the weekend, leaving some ski areas in the region almost totally reliant on machine made snow leaving white ribbons on green mountain sides. That does however seem to be changing to some extent at present with some fresh snow in parts of the country.
Among the resorts reporting particularly good accumulations over 24 hour periods from Saturday to Sunday were:
In Switzerland Verbier reported 22cm, St Moritz 25cm, Leysin 40cm, Gstaad 30cm and the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil 30cm.
But bigger falls were reported in France with Avoriaz, a higher elevation resort on the French side of the Portes du Soleil claiming nearly two feet (58cm) in 24 hours and Flaine 30cm (a foot).
In the Dolomites Val Gardena said a 50cm snowfall has added another foot to base depths following an 'up to one metre' fall a week ago. There was also a foot (30cm) in the Fassa Valley.
In the Pyrenees St Lary claimed a 25cm accumulation in 24 hours.
Austria was not entirely missed, Brand reported 20cm of snow and other areas got smaller snowfalls. Kitzbuhel reported 15cm of fresh snow but the Skiwelt's base depths are now down to 20-50cm.
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Tony_H
reply to 'Big Snowfalls in (Some Of) The Alps' posted Jan-2014
annoyed.com
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Snapzzz
reply to 'Big Snowfalls in (Some Of) The Alps' posted Jan-2014
Been reading some reports of peeps changing their plans for Austria.
Weird year, so pleased I went high for our Saturday trip.
Weird year, so pleased I went high for our Saturday trip.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Donald-duck
reply to 'Big Snowfalls in (Some Of) The Alps' posted Jan-2014
could you change to niderau? I think Dave may be able to help. drop him a pm
Tony_H
reply to 'Big Snowfalls in (Some Of) The Alps' posted Jan-2014
donald-duck wrote:could you change to niderau? I think Dave may be able to help. drop him a pm
***giggle***
I think the lower Austrian resorts may well be struggling big time. Looking at where I am off to, it looks like theyve had some more snow, with cold temps at the weekend and more snow possibly. It could have been a lot better, but it could also have been a lot worse!!!
Annoyed that the other resorts we considered are under feet of fresh powder though.
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New and improved me
Topic last updated on 07-January-2014 at 11:24