Getting worried now.....

So well over 12 months ago we booked our annual group trip to La Plagne and this year we go on the 15th Jan and I have to admit I'm getting worried now. Looking at the cams it looks pretty poor, yes I've read the j2ski latest trip but still I'm concerned... would love to hear from anyone out there now that can put my mind at rest? Forecasters saying it's gonna stay dry and unseasonably warm through till 4th Jan, I get it can change over night and I'm really hoping so. Just wishing this high pressure will lift or move....

All I want for Xmas is snow. Oh and some new goggles ⛷☃️

Worst case scenario you'll be on old snow refreshed with cannon stuff; but this is still providing decent (piste) skiing above 2,000 metres so you'll have something to ski on at least...

I think Bedrock_Barney's still out in Tignes (today) so should be able to give us an update later.

BUT BUT BUT (here comes the answer you know is coming... 8) ), you've got 3 weeks yet and that's time enough for things to change completely.

There are hints (no more than that) in the forecast models of a possible turnaround at the start of next month, and the models are struggling to put out much consistency beyond a week from now.

*Some* of the possible outcomes look very promising, but that's for about 10 days out from now, so certainly not to be relied upon. We'll have a much better idea by this time next week.

But it's a more positive outlook than it would be without those possibilities showing up... :lol:

In the meantime, keep the faith, and look up OldAndy's Snow Dance video for inspiration... and something to do between Xmas Dinner and Doctor Who on Sunday... 8)

It's thre weeks away. Relax, enjoy Christmas and only start to worry if there s no new snow by about the 12th.

I'm heading to La Plagne on Jan 23rd and have also been worried even though it's quite far away still. If you could update this post with how the conditions are when you go to give me an idea what it's gonna be like I'd appreciate it

You still have time until your holidays. People travelling to the Alps now unless they go to Aosta are less lucky: they don't even have hope and they will be there when the slopes are the busiest. Hopefully this massive high pressure system will move after New Year, Alps really need snow in January.

The last 2 years have been very similar - very poor conditions until January so I'm hoping it'll be the same this year. I normally go at this time of year but given it was pretty dreary the last two years I thought I'd better push it back a month in hopes of getting better coverage

We go to Les Arcs on 7 Jan so hoping the same, will report on my return!

In the meantime, Merry Christmas!

Les Arcs currently looks a lot better than La Plagne, if you look at the webcams, likely as it's more in the shade.