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Long Range Forecast

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:31:26 GMT

Hey Guys,

So, counting down the days now - 19 (Thanks Ally!)

As per usual I'm commencing my pre-ski panic about weather and snow, it's nothing new I do it every year regardless of month/snow/resort - it adds to the anticipation, sort of!

Anyway, does anyone know of a decent long range forecast site - I'm fully aware of the accuracy of these things as even the 7 day forecast changes but it would nice to get an idea of the general trending weather.

I'm off to Les Gets, it's low but great at the moment. One site I checked last night showed 11 degrees in 10-14 days time though which started me off....I suspect an anomaly and highly unlikely but all the same it's given me the heebygeeebies....

Anyway, any hints for a Long Range site appreciated.

Nige

Re:Long Range Forecast

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:47:37 GMT

It won't have all melted by the time you get there.
Don't fret.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:04:05 GMT

Dids1 wrote:It won't have all melted by the time you get there.
Don't fret.

'Fret' is my middle name when I start my 3 week countdown - -)

It's nervous excitement - all good.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:22:29 GMT

Forecast can be accurate in the mountains for a day or two at most. Relax you will be fine.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:36:11 GMT

I'm going away 7th March, absolutely no concerns from me about weather and I tend to worry too much. Chill

Re:Long Range Forecast

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:57:16 GMT

Thanks for the replies guys, it was all a bit tongue in cheek as weather is, well, weather and is what it is.

Back to my post though does anyone know of a decent long range forecast site or are they all similar in your opinion? I tend to google it and go with it, most of them are members only for+7 days.

N

Re:Long Range Forecast

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:06:40 GMT

Meteo France has a 14 days outlook. Basically big snow for the next 10 days then then clear and sunny for a few days. With all of N Alps due to get well in excess of 50m during that period, anyone with plans for March should have no concerns. Just booked a week with a guide for Mid April, we are only at 1/2 point of season.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:45:22 GMT

Ranchero_1979 wrote:all of N Alps due to get well in excess of 50m during that period,

Gosh - that'll bury all the lifts !!
:roll:

Re:Long Range Forecast

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:31:05 GMT

Yes, looks like it's a late winter. Late winters are usually good winters, so good chance the best of this season is still ahead of us. And I've already had some amazing powder days.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:30:03 GMT

OldAndy wrote:

Ranchero_1979 wrote:all of N Alps due to get well in excess of 50m during that period,

Gosh - that'll bury all the lifts !!
:roll:

OA, I heard that Voodoo is quite tall....

Re:Long Range Forecast

Sun, 1 Mar 2015 15:45:56 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

OldAndy wrote:

Ranchero_1979 wrote:all of N Alps due to get well in excess of 50m during that period,

Gosh - that'll bury all the lifts !!
:roll:

OA, I heard that Voodoo is quite tall....

:roll:

Re:Long Range Forecast

Tue, 3 Mar 2015 11:11:52 GMT

Yikes - some sites forecasting 13 degrees and warm all next week (w/c 9th March) in Les Gets.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Tue, 3 Mar 2015 13:23:28 GMT

Yes, I saw freezing level rising quite high from Sunday on. Not the best news. Hopefully won't last too long. Warm weather for any extended period of time can put an end to this season before Easter...

Re:Long Range Forecast

Tue, 3 Mar 2015 14:39:55 GMT

Friend of mine is currently in Valloire. He said its been raining a lot and the whole area was closed yesterday - not sure if that was avalanche risk or wind. But its very warm western alps particularly France.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Tue, 3 Mar 2015 15:10:00 GMT

Probably both - big snow accumulations on upper mountain, lot of this snow was windblown. Winds were very high too. Verbier stayed opened, but not many skiable slopes and running lifts. Temps are supposed to drop this week but back to high by Sunday.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Wed, 4 Mar 2015 16:47:44 GMT

All change today - big snow fall and much much colder in Valloire today: -7c at midday and belting down. How it all changes in a short space of time.

I'll be in Solden next week, they've got tons of powder up the top but limited coverage at village level, so obviously I will be staying above mid station level. Forecast was snow all this week, which has pretty much happened, but suddenly its getting warm at the weekend and now sun sun sun all next week Not sure if I should be happy about that as i like cold temps and fresh snow to ski in, whereas Mrs H will be donning the shades and suncream with a smile no doubt.

Enjoy, anyone who is away or going away now.

Re:Long Range Forecast

Wed, 4 Mar 2015 19:33:51 GMT

Hope you have a great time Tony -Will look forward to hearing about it!