Concerns over snow conditions

[her0n]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6185345.stm

North America however seem to be doing ok... maybe I'll consider passing on this year and saving up for the states next year ;)

Are those of you who are paid up worried at all?

[Big Giant Head]

I'm concerned cause I'm going to Switzerland next week and it looks like its crowded glaciers for all.

To be honest ski conditions are usually pretty bad around Christmas anyway, I expect they'll have improved significantly by late Jan.

[bvark]

We're still 6 weeks out, but the 10 day forecast still looks bad, with sunshine, >0 degree peaks and no rain forecast.

[Mingtea]

/me looks at mountain bike hire ;)

I'm going to be having fun one way or another!

[Wizzo]

Global Warming FTL. Enjoy alpine ski-ing whilst we can... it's being forecast to be dead by 2040 :(.

[no friends]

My dads in france atm, got there yesterday. Theres no snow where he is (Bernex). Highest there is 1900m with only a little snow.

On the contruary, when he went there in the summer, whilst driving around a mountain he went through a blizzard... in august...

[bvark]

Global Warming FTL. Enjoy alpine ski-ing whilst we can... it's being forecast to be dead by 2040 :(.

Looking at the amount of used alcohol on Saturday morning on StratLAN, so are most of us.

[Big Giant Head]

A report from the alps, I've been up in the 4 Valleys this week, Verbier, Veysonnaz and Nendaz there is snow, to the point of being able to ride right back into town in a couple of places, but it is thin, ridable in the morning quickly turning very icy once the sun goes down.

Temperatures are cold tho, below zero right into the valley just no snow!

[D0c]

Just got back from Val D'Isere which has a 1850m base camp. Snow was ok at the start of the week, but seeing as there has been no big dump since 8th December conditions were a bit icy, and a lot of the runs were closed off near the end of the week (not that it stopped us :) )
Tignes, around 2100m and the peak of ~3000m are also very icy, but still skiable for the time being.

[vibez]

Im in tignes atm, as the guy above said the snow isnt great we are due a dump from sun till weds hopefully but as for now its still ok skiing in parts.

p.s Helen smells

[bvark]

64% of Les Menuires open now.

http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Les-Menuires.0to3top.shtml

53cm of snow due by Thursday.

[vibez]

Just had 3 days of solid snow pretty much here in tignes, hope its the same where you guys are going. the skiing is Lush!

[Elbonio]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6228545.stm

saw this and thought of u

[no friends]

Ah yes, came home yesterday. The night before, it managed a worthy 8" to ski on from our front door.
Other than that, the 2 days at Avoiriasiasiasiisaisa(*aahem)... was nice. ;)

[Drarok]

64% of Les Menuires open now.

http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Les-Menuires.0to3top.shtml

53cm of snow due by Thursday.
Very little snow expected over the next week, though.

That site's really confusing - what're the conditions like now?
And how on earth do you pronounce Les Menuires, anyway?
Stupid foreign languages... ¬_¬

[sh0ckwave]

Very little snow expected over the next week, though.

That site's really confusing - what're the conditions like now?
And how on earth do you pronounce Les Menuires, anyway?
Stupid foreign languages... ¬_¬

I think its "lay men-weer", but i still call it manure
I use this (http://www.igluski.com/snowreports.cfm?resortid=15&btn=yes) site instead, it has webcams and stuff too!

[Drarok]

I use this (http://www.igluski.com/snowreports.cfm?resortid=15&btn=yes) site instead, it has webcams and stuff too!

"Service Unavailable" :mad:

[bvark]

10 day forecast has lots of precipitation now, just hoping some of it will actually fall as snow :(

[Drarok]

Stupid warm weather. :(

[Afty]

I shall be sure to pack as many non-snow related entertainment items as possible :)

[Aardvark]

Pack your Extended gauntlet ;)

Also do we have some bloody flights yet?

[Pingman]

Looks like i'll be bringing the Rhapsody then, film any one? lol

[Silk75]

Pack your Extended gauntlet ;)

Also do we have some bloody flights yet?

You HAVEN'T GOT FLIGHTS YET?

I thought you lot were slack last year, but come on

[her0n]

Always look out for number 1 :p

[Aardvark]

Well Afty has a genius plan that will get everyone flying to Chambery on the same transfer, so I'm just keeping the faith here (while getting a tad worried I must admit).

[her0n]

Might wanna think about driving again if it gets too late ;p

[Afty]

Yeah Aard, we need to book the flights from Leeds Bradford, which time about right to match those of the Brum contingent. Fairly cheap too - phone me tomorrow night and we'll book at the same time.

You drive to mine and I'll drive us to the airport - parking is £40 for the week.

[Aardvark]

Good stuff, MERENESS :D

[Silk75]

OMG you slackers.

Also don't forget your 10 quid tax as well!

[bvark]

snow was falling, snow on snow, snow on snow on snow.

http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Les-Menuires.0to3top.shtml

Expecting 29cm by Wednesday up top. Will probably clear up by the end of the week but remaining cold.