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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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polo99, the forecast computer models re-run every 6 hours, which explains the changes!
Add in the vague nature of mountain weather and I don't believe there is such a thing as an accurate forecast.
However I've never had a bad ski holiday due to too much sun or too much snow!
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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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What I don't get, is that a week ago the snow levels on the VT lower slopes were 100cm, and today they're 90cm. How is that possible?
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| Handy Turnip wrote: |
| What I don't get, is that a week ago the snow levels on the VT lower slopes were 100cm, and today they're 90cm. How is that possible? |
I imagine the measuring is a fairly basic mechanism and bears little relation to anything in reality. Is the 90cm the depth o compressed piste?Is it the depth outside the tourist office? by the top of the carpet lift? Or a cursory glance out the window on the way to a warm goat's cheese salad.
Just been speaking to this weeks tenants in our apartment. They report very very good n piste snow conditions. Only run that seemed thin was right down into St Martin on the owed end of Jerusalem.
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European measuring is SOOOOOO different to the US.. no idea how they do it. Tignes is the same.. its snowed 30cm in the last 3 days and they have increased the base by about 7cm. US would have gone up 12 inches !
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Cheers emwmarine, Alex A, I guessed it was probably something to be taken with a pinch of salt. The most important thing is that the forecast is looking quite healthy - snow forecast every day up to Thursday 
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Last day here and another great day
Skied in courchevel most of day off piste around creux noirs and under dents du burgin.
Piste in great shape - off piste tracked and heavy.
Great lunch at ski lodge la tania
Sunshine most of the day - some cloud coming in now.
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Just got back to UK from La Tania - conditions were pretty good/very good and it was a bit cloudy. If you're heading out today/next week you shoyuld have a cracker!
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Just got into Meribel last night. Staying in mottaret and not that cold. Promised snow hasn't arrived yet. Hoping I it's just delayed.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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In St. Martin at the moment and it's been snowing steadily for the past few hours, tiny flakes down at village level but hopefully more significant up top. Most of the pistes are ok but some are getting pretty scratchy and could do with a top up. Conditions off the sides of the pistes are pretty naff, not much point venturing off the beaten track IMO.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Today was sunny skies and great views everywhere. Took the trip over to Val Thorens today (along with eveyone else it seems). Views from the top of Cime De Caron were amazing. Was good for a day but still think I prefer Meribel and Courchevel though. The main blue run to lifts is a mogul field by the end of the and saw more reckless behaviout on the slopes there than anywhere else so far. Got hit hard on my arm by a skier going way to fast on a busy blue run above Le Folie Duce. I was knocked over but at least he said sorry and helped me up.
Last edited by And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports. on Wed 22-01-14 21:20; edited 1 time in total
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Raven, how are the piste conditions in Courchevel?? Would you say they are great, good or so so? Trying to find a fast route from Courchevel to La Folie Douce when I head there!
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You know it makes sense.
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I did a very small amount of skiing yesterday above La Tania but seemed good over there. Probably be doing most of my skiing over there tomorrow.
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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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nunodavid, courchevel pistes good, the odd rock/stone on lower runs ie down to le praz
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Poster: A snowHead
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| nunodavid wrote: |
| Raven, how are the piste conditions in Courchevel?? Would you say they are great, good or so so? Trying to find a fast route from Courchevel to La Folie Douce when I head there! |
you'll have plenty of time, it doesn't kick off until the afternoon
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Raven wrote: |
| I did a very small amount of skiing yesterday above La Tania but seemed good over there. Probably be doing most of my skiing over there tomorrow. |
My favourite parts of the 3V, I love folyere into la tania, loze and biollay above 1850 and the runs in 1650.
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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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| nunodavid wrote: |
| Raven, how are the piste conditions in Courchevel?? Would you say they are great, good or so so? Trying to find a fast route from Courchevel to La Folie Douce when I head there! |
Saulire or vizelle
Go down, round to right after big rock
Head more right, at the split go right
Keep going down, follow the noise if 3pm or so.
Aim for just below the mid station of saulire express
Follow the noise
Job done
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Can I ask what noise? Is something on and when?
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Idiots drinking and dancing on tables...
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polo99, La Folie Douce, huge bar with loud music, last year you could hear it way across the Tougnette side 
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Snowing in VT at the mo. Not too heavy, but pretty good - about 1-2cm so far. Interestingly, the mountains in the distance towards Courcheval look like they are in sun.
Weather yesterday was incredible. Beautiful blue sky, visibility for miles and temps around -7, so snow conditions were excellent. Skied the two reds at the top of the Vallons gondola - amazing runs/views (quiet too!).
RE Folie Douce - our apartment is reached by skiing down the blue that passes that place (Plein Sud), so we see the carnage every day. They have a live DJ, MC and/or singer every afternoon doing eurobeat covers. Lots of people dancing in a VERY packed terrace. Also, just as many people sit on the slope above the bar drinking their own (and much cheaper) beer/wine.
Last edited by After all it is free  on Thu 23-01-14 17:03; edited 1 time in total
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Can report that Courchevel was lovely this morning. Pistes and snow in good condition b. and not too busy. Even had a brief heavy snow shower with nice big flakes.
Last edited by You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. on Thu 23-01-14 14:01; edited 1 time in total
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Thanks for the inputs, will be heading to la Folie in Meribel for sure! Will be staying in Courchevel 1550 just below the Les Grangettes Gondola, I guess it's a good location!
Anyway, forecast are more certain for good amount of precipitation following the next days, hope it materializes in something for some pow pow and top up!
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Approximately 10 -15 cm snow overnight in Reberty, balcony temperature currently - 7C and overcast.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Duster, Very similar here in St. Martin. 10cm at village level. Let's hope there's more up the hill!
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About 10cm so far in VT. Still snowing hard (10am local time). It is supposed to be sunny this afternoon - selfishly I hope so because it's my last day here!
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You know it makes sense.
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I think tomorrow may be shaping up to be the best day of the season so far.
I'm out in 8 days.......
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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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Wow.. that ensemble above has a huge snow event just as I'm driving to resort !! lol... bit far out, but can dream !
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Poster: A snowHead
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Thanks for that clip, I have put it on my bucket list, places to never go before I die.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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thanks for the updates guys - am in La Tania tmrw so hopefully will be in for a good week - if anyone is around pm me and we could hook up for a ski/beer johnor
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I'm in VT tomorrow for the week. If you see The Nightrider filming anywhere in the 3V and getting annoyed at the others 'cos they won't what they are told: that'll be me.... 
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Quick VT weather update: it's snowing hard! and has been non stop since early this morning. The snow on the ground is lovely, but the clouds are low, the wind is strong in places (20-30km/h) and the light is flat. That said, we skied Plein Sud lift + the blues up Moutiere/Grand Fond and had a blast.
Anyone visiting tomorrow is going to have a great time. My first time here and I'm missing VT already.
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We are going out to la tania tomorrow. If I can get a signal ill keep you posted. So looking forward to it
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Don't know how much snow has fallen but was snowing for most of the day in courchevel today. Thought I was going to freeze to death on some of the longer lifts!
Looking further down the valley here at Mottaret looks like the snow has fallen to quite low levels.
Hoping for some sunshine tomorrow.
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Have arrived home today after a week in Meribel Village. Wednesday was the best weather but Friday was the best skiing. Tried to hop the mid-station Saulire first thing but it was shut so headed down to play around the Dent de Burgin, noticed Loze had just opened and managed to be about the third person down the black Dous des Lanches - fabulous fresh on a pisted base. Managed to do it twice before the crowds found it. Had a fantastic day and left today in brilliant sunshine and - I think - the promise of more snow. Sob!
If you're out next week, I think you'll have a great time!
Oh, and if Bring Your Sisters are playing at the Lodge in Village on Tuesday, I highly recommend it for a dose of guitar-based energy - even an old bloke like me was feeling quite rejuvenated, if a little deaf...
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