 Poster: A snowHead
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@malks, I haven't been to Clos Bernard this season but just stay on the main track with the flags rather than take the little shortcuts which sometimes get skied in and can be bumpy. Also there are two options once you leave the restaurant. You follow the signed path which goes downhill then you can turn right and follow the flags which lead you back on to the blue piste to Meribel Village, or continue on the horse drawn sleigh/cross country track back towards the Blanchot restaurant and the Altiport chair. That route is a bit of a slog though...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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the weather forecast predicted that it would snow all night (since 6pm, non-stop until tomorrow noon).
the reality turned out even better (well, better for those, who are arriving on Saturday; as for those of us already here, I would prefer the snowfall to begin a bit later and to end before 9am)
very light snowfall since lunchtime (~1pm)
very heavy snowfall in Courchevel since about 4pm, visibility on Saulire is poor. Not great in 1850 at about 5pm too: wet snow + wind. Still, great news for those arriving on Saturday.
In fact, I think, I would recommend those who can take a week off work at such a short notice to come to Courchevel this Saturday. Firstly, I've just checked the prices on the popular hotel booking web-site, and apparently they are only 20% - 25% higher than a week ago (when both the current snow status and the forecast were not looking great). Secondly, even if you are not very price-sensitive, the absence of queues and semi-empty pistes should be tempting for you.
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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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the weather is less rosy (to put it mildly) now: I am not sure, whether it's snowing or raining... 
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Rain in Le Praz 1300 at the mo
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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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been tonkin' it down (with rain) in St Martin since about 6pm.......
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I hope the sleet doesn't cause too much damage to the slopes...
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Today the slopes were so good! I was so much looking forward to tomorrow's day of skiing!!! and now this 
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Due to get colder overnight, so surely any damage will be minimilised by snow early doors tomorrow morning?
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Drew, that's what I am telling myself, too... The forecast is still the same - "snowing all night and all day tomorrow". Fingers crossed.
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Indeed keeping everything crossed. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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If it's raining down there I'm guessing it will be snowing a little further up the hill. Looks like the warm temps are to be replaced with much cooler soon according to the various forecasts, fingers crossed for you (and me out on 22nd 😀)
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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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fresh snow on the balcony feeds my optimism 
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not been outside yet but looks like a few (maybe 3-4) inches of snow here in St Martin. Still snowing lightly
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You know it makes sense.
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it is apparently snowing heavily in Courchevel (but I haven't been outside yet either).
The gondola opens at 08:45. We are planning to be among the first on Saulire
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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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the slopes are FANTASTIC!!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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absolutely F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C everywhere!!!!!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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(typing that word like that on a small smartphone shows the effort, which reflects the degree of fantasticity )
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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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I'm not jealous at all....
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@andymb, excellent news, and @HumptyDumpty, very glad to hear. Arriving to St Martin tomorrow 
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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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@HumptyDumpty, good to hear, just about to head out
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Yipppppeeeeeeeer, arriving Sunday for first every winter holiday!!! Can't wait.
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@HumptyDumpty, major traffic problems with the busses, stay to the lift system
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| @HumptyDumpty, major traffic problems with the busses, stay to the lift system |
Expected as much. Hope they manage to keep on top of the road clearing and delays not too horrendous.
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extremely unpleasant skiing on the top: strong wind, heavy snowfall, very cold. The wind blows off the snow from the pistes.
A bit lower down there's a paradise. I could not believe my eyes when I measured the depth of fresh snow on the "chenus" piste: 45cm!!! FOURTY FIVE!!!!!!!!
Very pleasant skiing there, not too windy, good visibility.
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overall about 10cm fresh snow
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@dvb, cheers!
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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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@Drew Carey, very lucky you! Perfect timing.[/code]
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this has made my day! currently trying to finish (a lot!!!) of work before hometime today, but keep getting sidetracked with webcams and snowy pictures on instagram...... but looks like I couldn't have time my holiday better, arriving sunday for the week! shaping up to be pretty good.
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You know it makes sense.
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still snowing (good for those coming tomorrow, sort pf bad for us here), still windy.
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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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@malks, we've gad a good week here, i can't complain, but can't help feeling a bit jealous )
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Poster: A snowHead
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gondolas are a blessing today.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Just back in, great safe powder between the pistes in La Tania between the trees, very windy up top. A good day
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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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it has been snowing non-stop since yesterday (well, with some snow/sleet yesterday evening), and it keeps snowing! It slowed down a bit now.
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we had a crazy day
8:40am - already skiing
5:01pm - still skiing
non-stop, not even a lunch break! Returning to London tomorrow.
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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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So anyone have any idea when some of the closed runs Jerusalem etc and closed lifts will be opened now there's snow? Is it a mad rush to increase skiable km's for reputation purposes or more of an economic calculation dependant on lift pass sales?
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I'm getting to Meribel from 21st, can't wait! Would love to do some touring. Is it easy to hire a guide or are there groups that go out?
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it has been snowing non-stop (this seems to be my favourite word now), and still snowing lightly now.
I've just found a good spot for an accurate measurement, and the reading is: 40cm fresh snow in Courchevel over the past 46 hours snowfall
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Great day today exploring Meribel and courchevel. snow really good every where but very cold - minus 16 in st Martin at 9:00 
Loved the runs home to St Martin, great nick and so fast!
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Conditions are very good on piste. Now I just wish they would open Jerusalem, which they say is closed due to lack of snow!
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