Get your Snow Dance on for a Happy New Year

The major forecast models have been swinging into agreement over the past few days, and it does - at last - look as if the mild, high pressure system that has been bothering the European Alps will be moving on at the end of the year.

That weather system has effectively been blocking out more wintry weather in The Alps, and it will be giving way to cold air from the East.

The devil, as always, will be in the detail that will become clearer over the next week but the first week of January (at least) is looking like being cold and snowy.

From the forecasts right now, we're looking at a 10C-15C drop in temperature for the East (Austria, etc.) with a lesser fall to the West (5C-10C). This will bring the cold; to at or below seasonal averages.

Most important, of course, is the precipitation; regular, light snow looks probable for the East, with the heaviest falls to North and West. That may all change around, but it's looking promising....

Currently looking good for the Pyrenees and Southern Alps also, albeit perhaps with a more moderate temperature drop.

Phew! I can't tell you how happy I am after reading that :-)

moogy wrote:Phew! I can't tell you how happy I am after reading that :-)

Where you off to Moogy?

Hope Passo Tonale sees some of that. A number of runs open but nothing off piste.

Until then you'll have to bring your own!



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moogy wrote:Phew! I can't tell you how happy I am after reading that :-)

Where you off to Moogy?

Nowhere booked as yet, but our options looks to of increased dramatically! That makes me happy

Fingers crossed, but believe it when I see it. Skied about 12 runs total in the past 10 days. Hiking is good though, beautiful weather for walks. Not a typical ski holiday but very enjoyable all the same. Very relaxing. Heating bill be low as haven't turned it on yet and knees will be grateful for this break too.