Hi All,
Just read there has been a massive avalanche which has cut all links into and out off Zermat in the Swiss Alps.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082830/Zermatt-Avalanche-traps-hundreds-British-holidaymakers.html
jon
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Everyone will be fine, the rail line is blocked, along with the road.
Folks might be late leaving the resort if MGB can't clear the track quickly tomorrow.
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Started by JonG in Ski Chatter 05-Jan-2012 - 15 Replies
Iceman
reply to 'Massive Avalanche Cuts Off Zermat' posted Jan-2012
My mate is out there, meant to be returning tomorrow. Hope he is ok
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
NellyPS
reply to 'Massive Avalanche Cuts Off Zermat' posted Jan-2012
I've just heard about the massive storm hitting parts of the alps with 100kph winds overnight, plus a massive dump of snow.
Hope your mate's ok Iceman.
Hope your mate's ok Iceman.
Bandit
reply to 'Massive Avalanche Cuts Off Zermat' posted Jan-2012
Iceman wrote:My mate is out there, meant to be returning tomorrow. Hope he is ok
Everyone will be fine, the rail line is blocked, along with the road.
Folks might be late leaving the resort if MGB can't clear the track quickly tomorrow.
JonG
reply to 'Massive Avalanche Cuts Off Zermat' posted Jan-2012
Hi Iceman,
Hopefully there has been no-one hurt , I read that some resorts due to the huge storm's that have hit resorts have dumped over a metre of snow just today alone.....apparently Val Thorens and Les Menuires have been hit also.
I hope your friend is okay , and that goes for all out in the Alps at this time.
jon.
Hopefully there has been no-one hurt , I read that some resorts due to the huge storm's that have hit resorts have dumped over a metre of snow just today alone.....apparently Val Thorens and Les Menuires have been hit also.
I hope your friend is okay , and that goes for all out in the Alps at this time.
jon.
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Iceman
reply to 'Massive Avalanche Cuts Off Zermat' posted Jan-2012
Cheers guys. Just sent him a text. Knowing him.he will ne downing as much free wine as he can in the chalet!!
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
JonG
reply to 'Massive Avalanche Cuts Off Zermat' posted Jan-2012
Hi,
Again hope he's okay.Here's the link for the European Alps interactive snow forecast map on SnowForecast.com.
http://www.snow-forecast.com/maps/dynamic/alps
Just hover over the red dots until you find your chosen resort highlighted , then click where it says play to see the coloured weather patterns indicating the snowfall forecast over the next few days.....to be honest on top of whats already fallen, it doesn't look good for travel plans etc.
I think there are going to be a lot of delays due to bad weather and heavy snow for several days yet.
Take care everyone.
jon.
Again hope he's okay.Here's the link for the European Alps interactive snow forecast map on SnowForecast.com.
http://www.snow-forecast.com/maps/dynamic/alps
Just hover over the red dots until you find your chosen resort highlighted , then click where it says play to see the coloured weather patterns indicating the snowfall forecast over the next few days.....to be honest on top of whats already fallen, it doesn't look good for travel plans etc.
I think there are going to be a lot of delays due to bad weather and heavy snow for several days yet.
Take care everyone.
jon.
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jonathan
www.ski-bourgstmaurice-lesarcs.co.uk
Iceman
reply to 'Massive Avalanche Cuts Off Zermat' posted Jan-2012
Just got text back.....
It's snowed like I have never seen. No skiing today, bit shit. Rupy(his wife) has eaten my left leg and the Don Perignon has run out. Last day tomorrow then will worry about getting home!
Sounds like times are hard....
It's snowed like I have never seen. No skiing today, bit shit. Rupy(his wife) has eaten my left leg and the Don Perignon has run out. Last day tomorrow then will worry about getting home!
Sounds like times are hard....
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
Topic last updated on 06-January-2012 at 13:28