Trying to decide which of these 2 to go to 19-22 March.
Highest priority would be chance of fresh snow. Next quality of snow already there, and tree skiing for shelter in snow/closed in weather (hate snowboarding in low viz/white-out)
I expect Zermatt with it's higher elevation would have some advantage.
Some forecasts (ie: snowforecast.com) are showing constant snow over the next week at least for Zermatt, but next to nothing for PDS.
Any comments on the likelihood of these forecasts panning out, is it a typical situation that Zermatt would get snow while PDS gets nothing?
Thanks
Zermatt or Port Du Soleil next weekend?
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Started by Wlf in Ski Chatter 09-Mar-2016 - 4 Replies
Wlf posted Mar-2016
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Looking at the forecasts this morning it's a pretty clear choice if you want a high chance of freshies.
There does look like a lot of snow coming in for Zermatt BUT the forecast models have been having a bit of struggle this week working out which of two possible weather systems is going to dominate from mid-month. So expect some big changes in the forecasts as this (hopefully) settles down and becomes clearer over the next couple of days.
Well, you can't have lots of snow without a few blizzards so identify what it is that frustrates you and address it; if it's visibility then the right goggles can make a huge difference. And wearing the right kit (so you're warm without being wet, etc.) helps hugely.
Not necessarily typical but certainly not unusual; and can be the other way around of course... something to do with weather systems swirling around a rather large mountain or two.. 8)
Nice choice to have though, and good snow at both... but Z the best bet for powder.
There does look like a lot of snow coming in for Zermatt BUT the forecast models have been having a bit of struggle this week working out which of two possible weather systems is going to dominate from mid-month. So expect some big changes in the forecasts as this (hopefully) settles down and becomes clearer over the next couple of days.
wlf wrote:(hate snowboarding in low viz/white-out)
Well, you can't have lots of snow without a few blizzards so identify what it is that frustrates you and address it; if it's visibility then the right goggles can make a huge difference. And wearing the right kit (so you're warm without being wet, etc.) helps hugely.
wlf wrote:is it a typical situation that Zermatt would get snow while PDS gets nothing?
Not necessarily typical but certainly not unusual; and can be the other way around of course... something to do with weather systems swirling around a rather large mountain or two.. 8)
Nice choice to have though, and good snow at both... but Z the best bet for powder.
Wlf
reply to 'Zermatt or Port Du Soleil next weekend?' posted Apr-2016
Thanks for the advice, ended up going to Zermatt. Despite not having snowed for at least a week and warm temperatures, I was surprised at the quality of the snow and there was still plenty of untracked to be found.
Tony_H
reply to 'Zermatt or Port Du Soleil next weekend?' posted Apr-2016
Excellent, its a fab area, and holds its snow well.
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