 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello - some may have noticed I posted at the weekend asking where's best for snow mid March? Looks like I have found something quite good and reasonably priced for Pas de la Casa 25 March for a week. I just want to double check that conditions will be ok around then? I've read about the lack of snow but is this likely to continue for the season or will it eventually come? I guess that once it does arrive it will stick and should be ok for a while?
What's the score with snow cannons? Do they work - Does Pas have them? Will they be needed?!
I'm a complete novice so any feedback's appreciated... 
Thanks, J
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I know very little about Andorra but in my (not very expert) opinion you would be very brave to book anywhere in Andorra this year - the conditions have been terrible and whilst they may improve it's a brave man who takes that risk.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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JamieUK, No one on the planet knows what the weather anywhere will be two months from now.
Snow cannons work just fine, provided its cold enough.
It is likely that at some point this season (possibly this week!) Snow will come, but it could be gone again by then, or it could be 2m deep, you pays your money and you takes your chances.
But why not wait until nearer the time and book somewhere you can see snow on the webcams?
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ther is more snow in scotland than andorra at the moment! 
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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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Want to get it booked cos I'm a travel agent and have been watching the hotels I like get booked up for when I want to go. 1 hotel I like has 3 rooms left & the other which is in Passo Tonale, Italy has 4 rooms. Whats the weather like over there in March?!
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mm well i dont know if i would recommend andorra this year because if there is no snow there is nowhere else they can bus you too.however it is good if you are a novice as i took 2 children ther for their first ski holiday and they absolutely loved it! the ski school is great . the apres ski in pas de la casa is also very good and evrything is very cheap!! but there is a large hill up to the slopes bt there is lockers up there.
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wot hotels you wanting to stay in?
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JamieUK, Book it you will enjoy it whatever the conditions are like, asking about snow in two months time is the same as how long is a piece of string. Come on live dangerously.
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Yeah I know nobody can guarantee conditions - Was wondering what the situation was in previous years (ie have the last few March's been snowy!)
Out of Pas Casa & Passo Tonale - Where would people say has a better chance of snow?
Finally just how long is a piece of string?
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JamieUK, I only know Pas de la Casa, so can only suggest you check the snow history records on the SCGB site.
Edit: The piece of string is always 6 inches shorter than it needs to be 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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late march is not going to be tradionally great snow even in a good year - pas gets warm and slushy. That said I had a great time a few years ago there the week beofre the one you have in mind. As long as you are going to be happy if not much is open (beginners only need a few runs!) then I don't see why you shouldn't go for it, but personalyl I book late for the best snow, and don't worry too much about the accomodation side of things.
aj xx
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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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I was in El Tarter in Andorra last year, towards the middle of March. Skiing was great, if a little slushy towards the bottom, and at the end of our week the ski area was closed because of too much snow! So I've booked to go again at the beginning of March, but only time will tell as to whether the snow arrives. If you book early, you take the risk.
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late march is not going to be tradionally great snow even in a good year - pas gets warm and slushy. That said I had a great time a few years ago there the week beofre the one you have in mind. As long as you are going to be happy if not much is open (beginners only need a few runs!) then I don't see why you shouldn't go for it, but personalyl I book late for the best snow, and don't worry too much about the accomodation side of things.
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I've skied Pas late April and the conditions have been fine although Soldeu had nothing skiable. However I go along with the other posters. Cover is thin now so I wouldn't book anything long term in the Pyrenees this year.
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You know it makes sense.
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| JamieUK wrote: |
Yeah I know nobody can guarantee conditions - Was wondering what the situation was in previous years (ie have the last few March's been snowy!)
Out of Pas Casa & Passo Tonale - Where would people say has a better chance of snow?
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Passo Tonale definitely.
It is both further North and a fair bit higher.
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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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Poster: A snowHead
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JamieUK, My first ski trip was to Tonale many years ago (late 80's) and it got me hooked. I think that the resort has been developed more since then but it was a great place to learn. The ski instructor was superb, one of the best I have experienced.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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JamieUK, 1883m is the villiage altitude. Passo Tonale goes up to 3010 m and there is also a glacier (which is not suited to beginners).
Webcams and snow report for Tonale can be found here. Slopes could do with more snow at present although I think there is some more forecast for next week.
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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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Webcams make it look just like Pas de la Casa....desperatly short of the white stuff
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