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all sounds good chocksaway can't wait now, comming out on saturday, the forecast looks like some snow showers high up but i doubt that will cause too many problems.
On a side note once again i'm traveling out of the uk as snow is forecast to hit the country (at least it is in yorkshire) The same thing happened to me in January 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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stewart woodward, thats what i want to here the day before i arrive 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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chocksaway, lol i'm on the 8:15 flight from leeds bradford in the morning *rolls eyes* to be fair the local forcast is suggesting sleet rather than full on snow
ps thanks for the update 
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Russeh, Should be OK for take off - providing they all get back tonight - looks a bit chaotic this afternoon with diversions to t'other side of t'Pennines. If you fancy a beer with another of God's Own County's finest (East Riding faction) from Tuesday next week - drop me a PM.
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I think that if you're flying out tomorrow then you're in for a treat. Hasn't stopped snowing all day which has made for a pretty crappy last day for us but probably an awesome amount of powder for any newcomers!
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We thought we had a good week in Avoriaz in Jan with the kids and booked for Val d'isere only a few weeks ago and looks like winter again for us, not complaining, but was looking forward to some 'warmer' days than in Jan....but I'm not complaining!!!
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Oooops - looks like the forecaster at Geneva got it very wrong - thick fog there this morning which I suspect is the reason for the sorry list of delays this morning. Still here in Tignes the sky is covered but its quite bright so time to find if yesterday's snow is good or fantastic. 
PS The main road into the village is already black so should be a reasonable trip up the hill
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chocksaway, how are the temps now? We arrive tomorrow afternoon for 6 days of sliding fun
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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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Snowing this morning. Visibility horrible but gradually cleared through the late morning. Skied down to Brevieres in the hope of some help from the trees but none was really available so I went back up and over to the Val d'Isere side where the top of Mont Blanc (the lift rather than the mountain) was shrouded in cloud. The snow however was pretty good - once you could see it. I had to come in early for business reasons (conference call with Turkey and the US - no rest for the wicked) and so was leaving the slopes as the sun came out good and proper. Bogus junior was out in the afternoon and reports that the snow was getting very soft in weather suitable for wearing shorts. The forecast says it will cool down later in the week. Hope that's correct.
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You know it makes sense.
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Bogusman, You missed the best bit unfortunately! One of this morning's clouds had put about 5 cm of fresh on the Motte and Genepy - so on the gentle bits they almost counted as powder turns (honest  ). Mixed weather tomorrow.......
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Late start after seeing mate back on the bus (plus a late night in the Jam Bar!) Today was the reverse of yesterday nice and bright this morning; it is now snowing moderately in the village, opinions vary as to the amount but the consensus is for mixed weather through the week and getting quite cold for the time of year, so if you are coming out next week - don't rely on spring like temperatures - but I hope it warms up a bit for spectating at the X Games which start on the 20th with training for a couple of days beforehand.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Got on the first chair on Paquis this morning which led to the unprecedented sight (for me) of a completely empty Piste H ahead of me down to Val Claret. Up on the Motte the cable car was flying through the clouds. In the afternoon the light just suddenly disappeared completely and bacame utterly flat which made popular pistes like Double M and Lac highly entertaining. Paris school holiday crowds combined with lumpy bumpy snow that no one could see. Lovely stuff. As chocksaway, says it's now snowing and has been quite steadily for the last hour or so. Let's see what tomorrow brings.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Bluebird day and after last nights few centimetres everything looked perfect. As we skied through the day you could see the clouds build up around us - quite a lot of cumulus bubbling up into castellatus so who knows we may get another shower or two tonight. As for later in the weekend (sat night on) we may be in for quite a dump - for those coming Sat should be OK for those on Sun don't be tempted against bringing snow chains! Spent most of the day in Fornet - just superb with some powdery turns to be had on shady slopes (with a few bumps underneath to make it challenging.
The pisteurs are putting on a show tonight in the centre of town - avalanche dogs digging out small children and a few explosions etc - hope my windows survive 
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chocksaway, Quite right. Those bluebirds were fluttering away all day. Some pretty impressive cloud formations in the distance but over the Espace Killy all was blue skies and sunshine. Last evening's few centimetres freshened things up nicely too. Here's to two more of the same!
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Snow forecast is predicting a 60cm dump for Sunday and Monday - I'll be mightily impressed if that happens. Hope it won't delay my arrival on Sunday..
Getting a tad excited now
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Whats the local forecast for next week? Wife and I plus Daughters x 2 coming out to our apartment in Val Claret Been frustrating having renters in there all the time - we want to play! Got a couple of new sheets of SH Stickers to lob on things! Anyone got an email address for the boot shop Nevada Sports - need to make an appointment for a boot tweak.
Captain S
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Captain Snowy, Forecast is for heavy snow Sun into Mon and then light snow till Wed - then maybe some sun. Its going to be hard work for the X-Games gang to get things ready in time - I understand they are not too keen on 60cm of fresh in the bottom of the half pipe! we have just had a a heavy shower - light just improving.
Not got an e mail for Nevada but phone no is 04 79 24 10 36 - Jo Jo speaks English as I recall.
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Forecasting has been way off his week as far as snow. I got here Saturday and was about 50cm forecast midweek. Seen maybe 2-8 cm so far. Snowing now lightly and has made a slight difference.
Snow is pretty localised, top of the grand pre - sunny and good light, toviere to la daille snowing and flatish light.
Basically 24hours out is as much as I would get excited about with the forecast. Conditions are good even if it didn't snow, of course if it does dump 60cm I'd be delighted!
Off back out now, heading up fornet direction, will see what the weather brings us!
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Definitely cold and windy higher up today. The sun was shining in Val Claret at about 9.30 but thick cloud greeted me in the tranquil valley so I quickly returned to the Tignes side of the mountain. The snow kept up pretty much all day and the visibility was patchy to say the least. Despite that it was a good day to be in the mountains.
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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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Now look - its been 12 weeks since I was last out playing, and then it flippin chucked it down. I have put up with having emails and calls from our renters, saying how nice the snow it etc. Got Mrs CS and 2 x daughters (23 and 20 - both single . . . if you are a billionaire - I am sure we can come to an agreement - mail me) with me for the next week at our place in Val Clar. I want sun and blue skies - not more snow - its simple to ask - makes for a happier time - no moaning; no whinging; just happy people . . . Is that too much to ask?????!!!!! Looked at the animation . . . Not happy - They will moan about having to wear goggles (and no doubt one will have lost theirs - so muggins will have to pay again . . ); the cold; not being able to see - the list goes on. There is a limit to how littl eone can hear when wearing a helmet - (note to self - maybe I need more padding in there to dull the sound . . . )
I want/NEED blue skies - is that too much to ask??!!!!!!
Captain S
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Oh and Gents - if there is anything small (and available in Tesco!) that you have an urge for (thinking Cadburys Caramel . . . etc ) Let me know early tomorrow - happy to lob some in the case.
Regards
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You know it makes sense.
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Captain Snowy,
Cold & clear(ish) this morning. Some cloud in the valley but clear blue skies above Le Lac level
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Poster: A snowHead
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Snow Forecast still predicting a spectacular dump for Sunday into Monday - approx 70cms
I'm seeing conflicting reports though, so we shall see.
Just as well I'm on a really early flight on Sunday... just in case.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Tried to ski the four corners today but the Grand Motte was closed at around 10 am when we needed to get there. So, we carried on and managed to do the other three at least. The top of the Val D'Isere glacier was as cold and windy as I can ever remember. However the snow was pretty good and the visibility was mostly OK although patchy at times. This has been a mixed bag of a week but on the whole more good than bad. With really low temperatures now and a forecast dump this coming week it should be a very good late season for the Espace Killy.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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-20 at the top of the fornet glacier and 50 kilom wind was interesting to say the least, I don't think I have ever been so cold! We managed the grand motte too so was lucky with the timing,an enjoyable day and week was had and a lot quieter than expected
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We're also out early Sunday from Gatwick. Can't wait and conditions sound fun nearly as much snow as we had here on Monday! Calm down now, just one more day to go........
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Brassballs, Ha you might be on my flight! 0650, Monarch?
Think we're in for a good week..
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Piccadilly no we're on the 08.00 so you'll be up the mountain before us. Flying in to Grenoble so fingers crossed. Sounds like we're in for some fun though I agree. Really excited now haha
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Flight is boarding! Val (and mega snow) here I come!!
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Tignes report - 11am, 17th Mar:
Snowy, & windy but, as far as we can see, most lifts are on.
Big queues to buy lift tickets @ Gd Motte - had a few warm up runs on Bollin freebie lift & went to Val Claret centre ticket office instead.
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FAQ
Best snow of the day was the Fornet Glacier which required 4 laps just to make sure it was still good. 
Comedy moment of the day was on the lower face of the Grand Motte Glacier. There was a couple of the small single prop jobs landing on skids - they basically land up the hill - throw a U-ey and take off down slope. Today one was landing as the other took off - unfortunately a skier only saw one and then probably thought it would be a giggle to ski across the tracks - you guessed it - the second aircraft started his take off run and went over his head - it looked quite close (not sure of the horizontal separation).
