J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Iceman

Admin wrote:

Iceman wrote:However, how is that 200cm measured?

Pretty much all resorts have several set measuring points at different levels on the mountain - sometimes just a ruler painted on a lift pylon but usually a pole in a fenced off area where the snow is relatively sheltered.

So, generally, the measure is of settled but un-bashed (i.e. un-pisted) snow.

The density of fresh snow varies massively - one reason why it's almost impossible to predict new snow depths accurately - and it compacts quickly under its own weight, and due to the effect of temperature changes. Light powder can easily halve in depth within 24 hours of falling.

That 200cm probably represents 4 or 5 metres of fresh that has settled over the past couple of weeks.

If it is un bashed snow, how come when it us only artificial snow it still has a depth? It at that time do they measure in piste?

Beep, how do you find these facts??

adders knows his stuff....

Isn't it more useful to us guys in planks to know the actual depth on piste? Or would this vary too much?

Admin wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Yep I got one .... well I am Special :wink:

You certainly are... especially as we haven't sent it out yet! :shock: :lol:

So Ice can Chill... it's on its way (like Santa but more frequent and less disappointing - sometimes).

WAHEY IT HAS ARRIVED :):):):):):)

Phew!!

Have been on the edge of my inbox all day. The things that please me - snow dance and snow mails!!

Stand down troops :)

I didnt get one :cry:

Gutted: The report is not on the forum either. I cant feel the shakes coming on again! :roll:

Did we get a snow mail today? :roll:

Then ooooooooo....bump!

Then I have to try and stand up :shock:

Now then, can someone help me out here.

I have just seen the snow depth for Val Thorens at the top and it is advertised as 200cm :shock: Cant wait :)

However, how is that 200cm measured?

Is it 200cm of the soft fluffy powder, or is it 200cm of the compacted stuff? There is a significant difference. I imagine 200cm of the fluffy stuff would compact down to less than a metre?

Answers on a postcard....or knowing christmas mail, just below will do :)

Snow Depths Started by User in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports, 17 Replies
adders knows his stuff.... Isn't it more useful to us guys in planks to know the actual depth on piste? Or would this vary too much?

Come on Admin Sort The Snow Reports Out Started by User in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports, 18 Replies
Admin wrote: Ian Wickham wrote:Yep I got one .... well I am Special :wink: You certainly are... especially as we haven't sent it out yet! :shock: :lol: So Ice can Chill... it's on its way (like Santa but more frequent and less disappointing - sometimes). WAHEY IT HAS ARRIVED :):):):):):)

Wide Stance Started by User in Ski Technique, 52 Replies
Then ooooooooo....bump! Then I have to try and stand up :shock:

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