snow conditions in Niederau

Hi, I'm planning a week in Niedera from Mar 15th and I am a little concerned about the snow on the lower slopes especially as some of my crew will be learning to ski for the first time.

I have been looking at the historical records (http://www.igluski.com/viewsnowhistory.cfm?rid=232&from=snowreport and obviously last year was bad everywhere, but taking say the lower slope figures for Jan this year which range from 10 to 20cm then comparing back to previous years we seem to be below the average (ref above)
Jan 2007 7 cm
Jan 2006 71 cm
Jan 2005 37 cm
Jan 2004 47 cm
Jan 2003 18 cm
Jan 2002 40 cm

Now I noticed about half the time the figures for March are generally lower than Jan, so if we are only now getting between 10 and 20cm and we are half way through the month, then statistically that would indicate there may be even less in March. Needless to say that wouldn't be good.

So I would be delighted to hear from anyone who could comment on these figure and projections. I am assuming that skiing does take place reguarly in Niederau in March, but it is ONLY because the lower slopes are topped up with snow cannons. Further I assume things have warmed up a fair amount compared to say the 1970s or 1980s and that the snow cannons have been maintaining the season length for a number of years now.

Terence

hi terences skied their 2 yrs ago late march plenty off snow ,but softened up badly by lunchtime,then would bus up to auffach free with pass ,were we had superb conditions fresh powder,aprrox 25 mins away,so you will be ok.

wheres the snow gone 60cm sunday now nothing i know things change quickly so is there any chance they will change back i was looking forward to some good powder just after i arrive on 26th of jan

woodworm

Its got really warm in Tirol lately, so lower resorts will be suffering. The bottom of the Ahorn Anfahrt in Mayrhofen, which comes into resort at around 700m was only just skiable last week when it was just above 0c, and that after a fresh dump higher up.

Neiderau and Soll are well known for being the first places to "dry up", although I met a guy at Munich airport who said last week was awesome in Niederau and Alpach.

Its very hit and miss, but if I were going in March, I would be looking to go as high as possible.

Can anyone please update me with current conditions in Niederau? Getting very excited about going. 20 days 28 days to go.

Hello all,
Im new to this site and forums in general. Im off to Niederau on the 15th March this year. First time aboard skiing in years to be honest. Im fed up with all the icy up north in Scotland. Im staying at the Hotel Hannes any reviews from people that have been there?

Jan I Stenmark wrote:

If you would like a more detailed update, PM me closer to your departure date and I will let you know how it looks here on the ground.

Jan  

Also do you mind I give you a wee pm nearer the time Jen about conditions ?

Thanks

Just returned from Niederau. Everywhere in Tyrol suffered the Sunday storm two weeks ago, and Niederau was one of the few places that could run the lift system, the Gondala height is only about tree level and gains some protection.

Anyway, I really like the edge control you get when skiing in the rain.....

Managed several days over twenty runs, so plenty of skiing available.

Had a nice dump of snow on Saturday past, freshened things up.

Played guitar with accordian players~ Louis from Kufstein in the Rubezal, and with Erwald from Cologne in the Bichelwirt.

Met a couple of Dutch ladies at the side of the piste ~ stripped to their undies, sunbaking. I stopped and leaned over, suggesting that this was the best view of the Alps I had ever seen!

It's not all skiing you know...

Also met Jan. "Your not skiing with your legs together, Dave" "We are on a path, Jan"

Joyful.

im going on the 23rd of feb and wondering if anyone just got back and whether the snow is good

I am flying out on sunday and the weather forecasts do not look too good. Rain forecasts and temperatures well above zero. Can anyone give me any further info. Repies would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks

Hi Gary Goz, Looks like snow showers are predicted for Wed,Thur and Fri with some more snow for the wkend.
Lets hope so as at the moment the temp is warmer in kitz today than in west yorkshire,14.5 degrees by lake schwarzsee and a chilly 9 degrees hear in wakefield. Jan`s your man for a more accurate forcast.

AJ Adele

Gary, look at the forecast on j2ski.com
That looks great (if it's right). Have a good one!

Yeh i have gone from being worried to excited just hope the weather man delivers.

Thanks for your replies. Happy Snowboarding