J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by LOTA

They appear to have given up in La Rosiere this morning. Snow cannons aren't working and the lift staff/pister people have disappeared from the webcams.

(PS - I've skied in New South Wales - Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Blue Cow!)

La Rosiere looks white on the webcams but it is only a dusting and although the guns are working, it's clearly not enough to get anything going just yet. Iainm you have my sympathy.

Watching the snow cannons and piste people, via webcam, working hard in La Rosiere and La Thuile to get something open for the weekend. Nothing at village level in La Thuile and a dusting of new snow across La Rosiere. But from a bright morning, some threatening clouds are rolling in. Nothing in the forecast, but that's been way off with its snow predictions for at least a fortnight!

Snowmaking in the Alpbachtal is a very sophisticated operation as it has to be because of the low altitude. However, due to environmental regulations, snowmaking has to stop at the end of February (so they build up a big 'reservoir' during early winter.

A dusting of new snow and cold temperatures on the webcams from the Ski Juwel this morning. So, perhaps, things are looking up there.

Extraordinary! Just had an e-mail from the ski school saying it IS possible to join the group lessons on Tuesday.

I suppose it is Italy, after all!

I have been watching one particular resort's weather forecasts with grim amusement. Last Wednesday, it was set to snow on Friday, then Friday night. On Thursday, it was going to snow on Saturday. Neither prediction came to pass. Today, it says snow on Monday and Tuesday. I'm not holding my breath...

It has to be remembered that meteorologists are scientists who were no good at science otherwise they would have been doctors, physicists, chemists etc etc! (Only joking and apologies to any met men or women out there!) -) :D

I'd agree with Saas Fee or Cervinia. If driving to Saas Fee, you have to park the wagon in the car park at the edge of town. Loads of accommodation for the dates you want at: http://www.saas-fee.ch/en/Unterkunft
Saas Grund is a cheaper option if you don't mind driving or the bus!