 Poster: A snowHead
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| PeakyB wrote: |
Thanks all for the useful info.
I’ve stayed in 1600 and 2000 several times and also La Plagne but never Vallandry.
I was about to say ‘see you there’ on Sunday at La Foret. Still awaiting confirmation from Ski Olympic. Maybe they suddenly sold out or their Doncaster office doesn’t open on Fridays?
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Give them a ring they're usually fairly responsive.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@anarchicsaltire, phoned several times today after emailing early this morning. Tried to confirm room offered last thing yesterday. Left voicemails but no response yet,
Very unusual in my dealings with Ski Olympic over last 20+ years.
Hope nothing serious amiss.
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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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After a cloudy foggy but snowy day yesterday with visibility in the poor to non existent range, we wake this morning to blue skies and sun shine. Long may it continue.
As to be expected with poor conditions the slopes and lifts yesterday were not busy, suspect today will be a little more crowded. Snow at 10.30 was soft, but not claggy , by three it had softened a bit further, but could not be described as spring conditions. With the sun today, this may change!
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@Arctic Roll, Don't ruin it please, we arrive Saturday.
Fingers crossed it looks like we may get a little more snow next week
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Arctic Roll, When I looked at the livecams yesterday it looked as if it was raining, but looking at the Combettes livecam this morning the snow looks in excellent condidion. For a while there was not a single person in view 
Looking forward to seeing for myself next Monday.
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@johnE, Ditto - certainly looked like rain in Vallandry, but looking this morning the snow line has crept down the hill ever so slightly
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Yep, a quick look on the webcam this morning and it looks white in Vallandry again Lots of snow up high apparently - according to snow-forecast.com. 3.2m depth!
12 more days til we go....
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Hold on snow, hold on.
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@Owlette, some forecast next week
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So Monday was indeed glorious, with a fresh 7-10cm overnight freshening up the pistes and bluebird skies. But mid afternoon was definitely spring skiing with anything below Derby hard work. The 2000bowl held its own, and we were still out at 16.30 enjoying soft but not claggy stuff.
1600 straight after lunch was ok, although the snow is behaving badly in that it grips the skis, then 5m later it lets you slip, then grabs again. You have to be aware that it’s isn’t smooth running all the time. (Of course, it may be that the skis need a little TLC… although they ran fine down Arondlieres in the pm so I’m going to blame the snow)
The pistes are not wearing through, except perhaps on the long reds like Aigle, which are usually the first to go. Even there they are still snow covered, but beginning to show signs.
Crowds not too bad : queues at the usual bottlenecks like Arcabulle, but everywhere else only a few people in front of us, and even Varet afternoon no need for the fast pass. (Will admit it was crowded in the morning, with queue at fast path as long as ‘plebs’  ) .
And never seen a queue like at the Bulle as we enjoyed the deckchairs for an early apres genepi and rum baba. Took at least ten mins to get served, queued out the door.
High clouds this morning, expecting another warm one. Update: R Les arcs forecast this morning17 at 1000 m, 6-9at 2000. Ooooh. Too warm.
A demain.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I really should do some work, rather than flicking around the various web cams 
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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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Hi all,
I have travel insurance sorted but my travel companion does not. They would like the Carre Neige. Where in Arc 1800 can you buy this from? Can you buy it as a stand alone item from a liftpass shop or where sells it? They already have their lift pass as that was provided by travelski. Thanks
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They should be able to take their pass to the lift office and pay the additional fee for Carre Neige.
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You know it makes sense.
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ok great thanks
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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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| Macker13 wrote: |
| ok great thanks |
They need to do it before they use it.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Car packed, Eurotunnel at 8:20 tomorrow morning
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Looks like a big dump over the weekend.
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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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Bad news folks, raining in1950. Let’s hope for colder weather tomorrow .
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Meteo Tarentaise forecast albeit through Google translate but you get the idea , today rain with dropping snow rain level throughout the day then th forecast below for Sat/sun
:Forecast for your weekend:
Saturday :
Nu  Cloudy
Some more traces of the disturbance of the night before in the morning with light precipitation in the form of showers, especially in the mountains, the snowfall limit is around 1200/1300m high, the amounts remain low.
The sky remains quite cloudy in the afternoon, the chances of seeing some clearings are slim, even in the valley, the sky could temporarily clear up during the evening.
Wind is sometimes sensitive in the morning, 30/40km/h in valley, 50/70km/h above 1800/2000m, and gusts up to 90km/h above 3000m, W/SW wind, calming down late in the day as we approach the evening.
Temperatures are falling from +6°C to +14°C in valley, +2°C to +11°C at 900m, -3°C to +2°C at 1800m, -7°C to -3°C at 2600m and -11°C to -8°C at 3500m altitude.
ISO 0°C will be the best of the day at 2000m and the pressures will be slightly increasing, 1020hPa expected.
Sunday :
  New disturbance...
This Sunday will mark the return of a new disturbance, the first precipitation is expected to arrive late Saturday night into Sunday, and these precipitation should accompany us throughout the day, and even until at least Monday morning...
Intensities will vary depending on the time of day but the highest intensities appear to be in the morning, then evening, and early part of the night Sunday through Monday.
Cumulus expected in the valley by Monday morning will be in the order of 20-30mm, locally 35/40mm for the most affected areas.
Snow will start disruption at 1500/1600m, locally 1700m during morning to mildest of disturbance to decrease early afternoon to 1300m, 1100/1200m late afternoon and evening
During the following night, the snow limit could drop to 900/1000m.
Snow accumulation will be in the order of 25/30cm to 1800m, locally 35cm above 2000/2500m, 15/20cm from 1500m/1600m, 10/15cm possible from 1200/1300m, 5 to 10cm to 1100m, floor bleaching possible by Monday morning at 900/1000m.
The wind will be sensible throughout the day with gusts of 35/40km/h in the valley, 50/60km/h at 1800m, 70/80km/h above 2000/2500m and locally gusts near 90/100km/h on exposed peaks and peaks.
SW wind during the day, turning west in the second part of the day then NW into the night Sunday into Monday.
Temperatures are falling from +6°C to +12°C in valley, +2°C to +9°C at 900m, -4°C to +1°C at 1800m, -8°C to -3°C at 2600m and -13°C to -6°C at 3500m altitude.
ISO 0°C will be the best of the day at 1900m, this will be in the morning.
The pressures are dropping logically with the disturbance, close to 1005hPa during the day.
Thank you for your reading, have a good day and a good weekend everyone, see you on Sunday for the next bulletin, for your fresh start to the week with drizzles to low altitude and the return of jelly to the bottom of the valley on Tuesday...
And let's not forget the leetchi potty for those who want to join me for the project of installing weather sensors on the Tarantaise and Haute Tarantaise, there are only a few days left, the link https://www.leetchi.com/fr/c/lNLA8NVD
Our partner R’les Arcs la radio station
( www.laradiostation.fr )
Romain VIVIANI from Météo Tarentaise
⬇ Map from the ARPEGE model showing the possible cumulus by Monday morning, with the episode expected today and Sunday, attention, not to take it to the foot (Meteociel)
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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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raining in 1950 at the moment... very close to being sleet. May be a duvet day.
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Safe trip today@Boris
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We are in Vallandry and it is lightly raining. It was raining heavily from 5:30 am > ~7am. Probably going to venture out for a bit in an hour.
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Currently raining in 1800
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Rain stopped in vallandry. We are heading out for a bit.
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right - off to London St Pancras International. Heading to Carluccios in St Pancras station for a meal before getting on the snow train for the 7pm depart. Cant wait!!
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Am told by those who ventured out that it is " like glass at the top of Arcabulle and Varet." Freezing level coming down, as it is now sleet mixed with snow ( and then back to rain for a few minutes) so with luck for you new arrivals, it will at least still be white when you get here.
OH - back to snow as I look out the window...
@Macker13, that sounds a good way to spend the day!
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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 have done a few laps of Arcabulle, and it was OK. But blowing a gale with horizontal sleet.
Now sat in the Irish pub in 1950 before venturing back to vallandry.
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@Macker13, if you haven't used the snow train before try to take a pillow/neck pillow, eye mask and ear plugs (unless you've got Premium Standard seats - in which case they should give you an eye mask and ear plugs + socks).
Plus if Premium Standard or above you will get food on the train and tea + coffee and maybe even wine!
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You know it makes sense.
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| eps wrote: |
@Macker13, if you haven't used the snow train before try to take a pillow/neck pillow, eye mask and ear plugs (unless you've got Premium Standard seats - in which case they should give you an eye mask and ear plugs + socks).
Plus if Premium Standard or above you will get food on the train and tea + coffee and maybe even wine! |
Thanks v much, yes 8th time on the snow train. Gone Premium too as it’s always worth the extra.
Usually take a pillow but bloody forgot to pick it up as left the house. Gonna buy a travel one in St Pancras
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@Macker13, well worth picking one up - it was our first time last year and that would have helped a lot.
Premium - definitely worth it, as you get decent food and drink onboard so not scrambling to find something in the shops etc...
Very envious! Enjoy. We're going out the week after next.. Can't wait!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Snow overnight last night and currently light snow in 1800. I suspect this will turn to drizzle as the day warms up. But the sprinkling during the night will help
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Here in Vallandry- little ski this afternoon, is great higher up, below Derby very spring like snow. Some patchy bits as well.
For a one week a year skier I ain’t complaining
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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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Anyone know of any live music in arc 1800 this week? Before 2 has Monday and Thursday but any more?
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About an inch down at Vallandry this morning- hopefully be more up top
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Visibility is low but was great to snowboard on the fresh powder.
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Snow quality is varied across the resort. Up high it’s dry and excellent powder. Skiing the Renard and Reches was good fun today with such lovely fresh powder. Further down as you head back, the snow is wetter and has packed tight so is quite icy. Then as you get lower it gets slushy.
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Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for a good ski instructor or at least a good ski school which you have never been let down by. We'll be at Arc 2000 so lessons would either start from there or at 1950. My wife would need someone with an interest not only to help her perfect her skiing but also possibly have some ideas as to why her style of skiing is leading to her knee swelling after some hours of skiing. Doctors just cannot explain it and yet it happens each time she skis, which has made her lose confidence. I'm hoping a good/curious-minded ski instructor could hopefully be able to provide some clues after he can directly identify her problematic skiing biodynamics.
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Brice Lamons is excellent. Check his Instagram page. We are here currently with him
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| Macker13 wrote: |
| Brice Lamons is excellent. Check his Instagram page. We are here currently with him |
Thanks. But, I had a look and to be honest not sure this would really be the profile. His interest seems to be much more geared to working with advanced skiers and hors piste. We'd need someone focussed on confidence skills and trying to address that something or another that is causing her knee to swell (seeing that it doesn't seem to be knee damage according to doctors). But maybe you can share your experience to contradict this feeling I have?
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I’m what one might say is 1 beneath expert, my other half is in snow plough verging on parallel and very nervous. He teaches us both fantastically well.
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