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Anyone know the conditions in Courchevel after the snow/rain yesterday/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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Matt,
from latania.co.uk
Wet snow low down but lots of fresh high up
Snow turned to rain at resort level overnight but lots of snow higher up - A good 30cm at the summits apparantly. Forecast to get colder lower dowen and more snow right through the weekend...
Report issued by Toffa on Thursday 16 February 2006 at 10:25
from merinet.com
That's it, the snow has finally started to fall, and fall in great quantities too. Around 35cm of slightly wet snow has arrived on our upper runs, and the forecast is for 'abundant' amounts to fall on Friday and Saturday. Sadly the rising temperature meant during the night the snow began to fall as rain in the resort, so Meribel itself is wet and dreary today. High winds, poor visibility and delayed top lifts mean that this snow reporter is staying at home today. I'll wait until after tomorrow (when the snow should start to fall to much lower altitudes) to go and enjoy the wonderful new snow.
These conditions are a real shame for families staying in Meribel this week - but for those coming out at the weekend, the snow should be fabulous. Just bring snow chains if you are driving out....
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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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Matt,
this is from the meribel web site - the rain snow limit looks far too high for this time of year!
WEATHER REPORT Thursday 16th: Some snowfall at about 1900m in the morning and this afternoon at 1200 m, then some sunny intervals. Cloudy again in the afternoon. The wind is blowing in strong gusts. Temperatures: 1000 m : +4° then +9°/-1° 2000 m : +1° then +3°/-7° 3000 m : -4° then -14° Isotherm 0°: at about 2100m and then 900m Friday 17th Nice sunny intervals in spite of some clouds and scattered showers. Some snowfall about 600/800m. Saturday 18th Bad weather and snowy. From Sunday 19th to Wednesday 22rst : Limit snow/rain at about 1500m on Sunday and Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday bad weather and snowy. Have a nice day!
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Why when it seems to be adding 40 cm in la Rosiere across the valley and appears to be snowing hard in Courchevel (Web cam) do the snow heights not seem to be increasing ( in fact on top they went down overnight)
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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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dan100, has the wind blown it away?
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It does say 40-60 kph on top of la saulaire. I shouldn't be too greedy I suppose as it has added height and its still snowing - 3 weeks to go
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The heights are increasing quite dramatically above 1800m. Don't forget most of the precipition fell as wet snow or rain below this level yesterday.
I have webcam pics saved from last tuesday and you can see the difference. I wouldn't worry, when this storm finally ends there will be plenty of fresh snow. 
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Dan,
Courhevel.com reports only 5cm Fresh at Saulaire overnight
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dan100, we often get snow when other resorts don't, it's to do with our proximity to Mont Blanc. I've seen it snow in La Rosiere, when Les Arcs, only about 3 kms across the valley, has nothing.
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Hey guys.
Wasn't sure if i should start a new thread. I have booked a skiing trip for myself and the misses. Going to Courchevel 1300, chalet, meals and ski pass for £199 each on the 15th of april. Such a cheap deal am now worried about the snow conditions, has anyone got an idea of the state of the snow at the moment? Predicted weather/state of snow for when we go out?
I know we are low down so the snow may be gone but was hoping for okish condition at 1850, was too expensive for my lame student teacher salary!
Thanks for your help!
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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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Xeones,
I'm there the day after you (arriving the 16th), last year at the same the blue down to La Tania was open and very skiable all week, so I'm expecting similiar!! They build up the depth low down with canon to keep it open.
These are some pics from the same time last year:
http://gregh.co.uk/albums/latania2005/
The pic of the table is taken in La Tania on arrival day.
Traditionally there does seem to be a fair amount of snow showers around in April, last year we had fresh snow most days, inc down to teh valley floor when we arrived, so anything similiar would be good again!
regards,
Greg
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Thanks PG and Greg.
You have put my mind at ease, can't wait to get out there. I have not been to Courchevel before can you recommend any nice runs, good bozzers? Staying in 1300 but I gather there is a bus that links the other levels. The cheaper the beer the better  !
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You know it makes sense.
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The red down to Le Praz is still open but starting to deteriate you may need to download via the bubble or use the ski bus - masses of skiing still higher up though and the cruisy slopes above 1650 highly recommended. La Tania blue has masses of snow on it still and is a great run first thing (can get heavy in late afternoon) - Apres ski in the Ski Lodge there is from 4 Euros a pint and it's the La Tania Charity Day on Wednesday 19th April - lots of silly games, fancy dress, live music, ski race, BBQ, Harley rides, etc. (and you can get the bus back to Le Praz 5 minutes away).
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