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Arrived yesterday, stuck for an hr on the way up as coach snapped its chains. Perfect conditions this morning, little flat in the afternoon. Snowing from about 15:30, but slowed up now. Looks like another cracking day tomorrow.
Heard someone from our hotel was caught in an avalanche on the Champoluc side today, very fortunate that his partner kept sight and was able to dig him out. Lack of base is an issue and staying with the guides is a must IMO.
Winds likely to get up towards the end of tomorrow and could shut some lifts on Tuesday. Long, long lunch in Punta Jolanda then!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Its definitely not there!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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All the high lifts were closed today due to the wind. Excellent snow all around the lower slopes and very quiet though. Top gondola to Punta Idren has now been closed since at least Sunday (when we arrived), going to be pretty special once it does open considering the snowfall in the past few days.
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@mbsnow, I suspect the wind will have stripped a lot of the fresh snow away and deposited a lot of wind pack so don't get your hopes up for a waist deep snorkel fest just yet - we'll have to see!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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All open today. I didn't go on the top cable car Passo dei Salati-Idren, but the off piste around Salati 1 and Salati was still pretty good, especially after a few hours of sun to soften the wind crust.
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Everything on wind hold currently. The whole village has decamped to Antagnod. Is it worth the drive up to Brusson, or is the best bet just o get another cappuccino and wait? Wind is forecast to die off a little but I'm not sure it'll be enough
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Done a few runs from Punta Jolanda, now on second cappuccino at Mongenrot. Shame as it's a beautiful day. Wind supposed to get better this afternoon.
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All lifts on champoluc side open now with the exception of the col. not a bad result considering the situation an hour ago
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I searched for a 17/18 thread but could not find one. Is anyone out in the Monterosa now or been there recently?
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Another call for updates on conditions please if anyone is there? Especially in the Alagna valley.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Looks pretty snowy on the webcams. Technology, y’know?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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We were there at the end of January and the locals were groaning at the prospect of more snow. There were huge amounts of snow then, in all areas and great off piste, so I'm told. Im strictly on piste. I've been watching the forecasts and temperatures, which have stayed low, and with more snow for this weekend , I'm sure conditions will be fabulous.
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we are out for a week 3.3-10.3 and my brother who lives in Aberdeen, which as any fule knos is colder than the alps worries he'll be chilly.
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You know it makes sense.
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After 4 bluebird days, snowed all day today, same forecast for tomorrow. The (usually wrong) forecast we've been using thinks temps will plummet and it's not exactly t-shirt weather this week. Pistes are in still in great condition though.
Hope you get good conditions when you get here.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@under a new name, you may intercept the Gressoney bash crew in that case; best keep yer head down 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@under a new name, my memory is hazy from the 2006 PSB or whichever one it was but I think I’d just about be able to pick you out from the crowd
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Back on topic:
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Gressoney/snow-report
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| Snow Forecast User Report: Snowing at a moderate rate in Gressoney-la-Trinite. Just a light breeze today. Cold. The new snow is ankle deep. Lifts are all open. Piste snow conditons are fair. The off-piste has variable snow conditions. |
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Just had five days in Gressoney-la-Trinité. Lovely piste conditions, off piste ok. Last two days got breezy and light snow. Would highly recommend our accommodation in Staffal, le Marmotte, right next to the lifts, covered parking plus spacious and clean. Not cheap.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Anyone know what conditions are like in Alagna now? Thanks
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@moseyp, firm & chalky on the usual side piste. Y can find powder if you are further off.
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thanks @under a new name, yikes I just noticed about 85cm (snow and rain) due next weekend
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thanks @iainm
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