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wheres the snow!?!

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:54:36 GMT

Hi All,
Im off to sauze d'oulx, italy on jan 7th and im getting worried that the snow conditions wont be great.
whats everyones thoughts on the current weather in Europe? Looking at the forecasts there isnt much happening again this week. I dont normally go skiing this early on so im not sure what the snow is like at that time of year.
with only a month to go am worrying over nothing?!?

wheres the snow!?!

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:38:54 GMT

Forny, in my opinion you are definitely worrying over nothing. Last year in the French Alps there was next to no snow, except up at the highest levels, until the first week of December. Before then the mountains were green/brown. There were three days of heavy snowfall in the first week of December. I had a great week's skiing at Alpe d'Huez in mid December a a result.

If my memory serves me I think that you would have to go back to 1992 for poor snow in January in the higher resorts.

Having said this , of course, you can never be sure! But on the basis of probability statistics I am sufficiently confident of good snow in January to have made plans to be in the Massif Des Grandes Rousses for good skiing for the month of January. only some 80 or so kilometres from Sauze d'Oulx.

Have a great time in the Milky Way next Jan.

Geoff Smith

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:03:43 GMT

Hi Geoff, thanks for the advice, much appreciated!

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:06:10 GMT

Sure - it doesn't look 'good' at the moment - but there are a few promissing factors.

This winter is predicted to be wet or wetter than normal. Most resorts at a reasonable altitude can therefore expect snow. In the event that temperatues (stay) high - than we have to hope that the precipitation falls at night - when it's almost guaranteed to be 0 or below.

It's a slow start - but with luck a couple of good days heavy snow fall, all worries evaporate.

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Sun, 3 Dec 2006 00:19:14 GMT

http://www.j2ski.com/snow_forecast/Italy/Passo_Tonale_snow.html

THERES THE SNOW :D :D :D :D

I am not going to Passo Tonale but i wish i was!!! but the snow is coming all over Europe soon, so there is light at the end of the tunnel :D

I'm all excited now, like a little boy at christmas

:oops: lol

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:46:28 GMT

Oh surprise, look what we were saying in November 2006...... :shock:

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:35:26 GMT

lol nice bump

what was the snow like in the 06/07 season?

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:00:39 GMT

Just received my J2ski snow alert and it seems the snow is on the way next week :P :P :P

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:08:42 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Just received my J2ski snow alert and it seems the snow is on the way next week :P :P :P

Yeh - but ...
Forecasts have been saying snow next week for the past three weeks !!!!
It will be right one week - let's hope it's this one.
:thumbup:

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:11:19 GMT

OldAndy wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Just received my J2ski snow alert and it seems the snow is on the way next week :P :P :P

Yeh - but ...
Forecasts have been saying snow next week for the past three weeks !!!!
It will be right one week - let's hope it's this one.
:thumbup:

Wickers is never wrong just ask Mrs W !!! I have a good feeling 8) 8) 8)

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:29:21 GMT

This morning's forecast from Austria - not good reading, I fear:

The general weather situation over Europe will change towards weekend, however, the weather conditions in the Alpine regions will remain quite the same. The long-term high-pressure weather will continue on until Friday, then it will pull away to Russia, however, new extensions of a high-pressure area approaching from the Atlantic will reach us. A few harmless clouds will approach and the wind will intensify. Significantly milder air masses will approach, subsequently the conditions in the high-mountain regions will remain too mild for the season or they will become even milder. Bright sunshine is expected from Sunday on. Anyway, winter weather is not expected, however, sunny conditions and fresh clear air are expected, whereas in the flat country the skies have been grey for weeks.

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:39:49 GMT

Interesting photo from Livigno with the snow cannons on .......

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:45:09 GMT

I'm going on the 16th December to Courchevel and must admit I was quite worried about the lack of snow. That was until I looked on igluski and looked at the historical snow stats and as it turns out Courchevel don't really see much snow until the first week of December at the earliest, and that the last 2 years they haven't had any snow until December. I've now made a pact with myself not to check the webcams until December!

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:53:26 GMT

Watch the GFS Ensemble feed in teh snow reports part of this site. It seems to think next wednesday there might be some white activity.

We all know that forecasts are really only accurarate 2-3 days in advance. Thats why the snowfall that is predicted on teh far right of all our weather forecasts is never something to jump for joy about!

That reminds me, I have not checked the webcams in the last 30 Minutes :thumbup: :D

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:45:19 GMT

is there usually enough snow to ski alpe d'huez in march does anyone know??

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:23:55 GMT

Well ....
Surprise, surprise - for this year at least!!!!
The snow forecast (French Alps) for next Wednesday has now moved out to Thursday/Friday.
Although on a positive temps. are well down and they are suggesting nearly a big dump for the first w/end in December which would be nice.
:D

Seems everyone is still guessing when this persistent high will clear off. :lol:

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:55:00 GMT

tignes is still showing as being due on Wednesday. now im waiting for that to change :(

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:05:15 GMT

But lets remember a lot can change in 24-48 hours in the mountains. I was in Slovenia in January this year and at the start of the week it was 13 degrees!! Two days later it was -7 degrees and they had half a metre of snow in 24 hours! The resort went from patchy with grass and rock poking through everywhere to completely covered with some fantastic conditions. I was amazed at how fast things can change! Lets be optimistic, as its not even December yet.

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:06:18 GMT

ewanmalone wrote:tignes is still showing as being due on Wednesday. nut im waiting for that to change :(

My Tignes forecast is now showing Thursday pm to start with a little (few cm's) and "heavy snow" period on Friday night.

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:10:20 GMT

Just received a snow dump alert for courchevel next week. Only 10 cm, but its a start!

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:11:01 GMT

fingers crossed. winter is coming. im not there till Jan 28th so im not worried. but still, ill be panicking about Les Deux Alps in Feb after that HA

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:14:16 GMT

Courchevel and then Les Deux Alps?? You are very lucky!

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:47:58 GMT

aaaaannnnnndddd there we go. no snow forecast for tignes again :(

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:36 GMT

ewanmalone wrote:aaaaannnnnndddd there we go. no snow forecast for tignes again :(

Mine showing snow 1st/2nd Dec ....
Let's stick with this one - it's better :thumbup:

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:03:54 GMT

come on admin. get your weekly snow report out and give us some positive news :) then hopefully the UK's largest synchronized snow dance can make it come true

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:38:00 GMT

I've just read that snow is on its way towards the end of next week!

From my mate who owns Snowscape:

Winter has yet to arrive in the Alps as another week of clear blue skies, warm temperatures and sunshine passes by - the 6th week in a row! Looks like things are set to break at the end of next week as a weather systems moves in from the north. Great timing as we head into December.

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:00:21 GMT

Oh good grief !!
Yesterdays encouraging heavy snow forecast for 2 Dec. is now down as light snow.
(Tignes)
Aaaaaaaaah !

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:01:18 GMT

oldandy where are you seeing that

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:13:23 GMT

ewanmalone wrote:oldandy where are you seeing that

snow-forecast.com - 9 day forecast

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:19:26 GMT

the forecast on here upped the snowfall by 5cm

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:25:24 GMT

OldAndy wrote:Oh good grief !!
Yesterdays encouraging heavy snow forecast for 2 Dec. is now down as light snow.
(Tignes)
Aaaaaaaaah !

Get dancing!!!!

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:34:15 GMT

Did anyone else get a faulty J2snow mail today? All the snow had been missed off mine!

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:40:21 GMT

jastem wrote:Did anyone else get a faulty J2snow mail today? All the snow had been missed off mine!

if only it were that simple LOL

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:01:43 GMT

jastem wrote:Did anyone else get a faulty J2snow mail today? All the snow had been missed off mine!

Yeh !!
Mine as well - Adders is hogging all the snow and not telling anyone just how good the conditions are out there.
:twisted:

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:03:53 GMT

If anyone finds the missing snow, could they please put it back?

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:24:49 GMT

One of our Snow Flakes is missing .........

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:14:54 GMT

I think mine must have got all yours :)

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:56:48 GMT

It very cleverly shows what will happen if the snow dance doesn't get the support it needs...

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:39:11 GMT

Here is the snow.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-15887177

Re:wheres the snow!?!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:41:14 GMT

Can we have some, il trade it for some rain or even some clouds