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Fantastic conditions on piste in VT indeed, an epic day, especially the race for the last lift! I aim to get my own back at lunchtime tomorrow, FtS, that's two days running you've finished my lunch! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Frosty the Snowman, Chalet les Deux Lacs per chance?
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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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Hurtle,
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that's two days running you've finished my lunch!
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Is that a euphemism or something? 
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What kind of temperatures are common for this time of year. Just wondering what to pack for clothes and what color wax to use. We'll be skiing there next week and staying up at 2300 m.
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Sounds good and still looks good, even forecast wise!!! Yup the www.les3vallees.com webcams are on constant display on my work pc!
And best of all!!! 2 sleeps left!
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| Mike25 wrote: |
| What kind of temperatures are common for this time of year. Just wondering what to pack for clothes and what color wax to use. We'll be skiing there next week and staying up at 2300 m. |
anywhere between + 20 and -10 .....
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woohoo.. snow forecast looking better for next week  Was starting to get worried
Bring it on!!!
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Is it sad that my girlfriend and I have a countdown board in our kitchen? ...the best thing is that this morning it said '2 days to go'! WOOHOO!!
Come on snow - you can do it!!
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I'm heading to Val T with the uni tomorrow......I CANNOT wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bring it on!!!! Think we need special snow head mini flags that we can attach to helmets etc...
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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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| wns198 wrote: |
| Is it sad that my girlfriend and I have a countdown board in our kitchen? |
We have one countdown chart in the kitchen for the kids, and Mrs ringingmaster and I each have one by our desks at work. 8 sleeps to go
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i am coming out on the 16th of APril save some snow for me !!
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You know it makes sense.
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| kitenski wrote: |
| Mike25 wrote: |
| What kind of temperatures are common for this time of year. Just wondering what to pack for clothes and what color wax to use. We'll be skiing there next week and staying up at 2300 m. |
anywhere between + 20 and -10 ..... |
WOW... that's 14 F - 68 F
how long does the snow hold up before it turns to slush?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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A hot but fantastic day. The snow is holding up very well. Run of the day - Combe de Caron, the snow will never have been better.
Sadly Hurtle finished her own lunch today.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Frosty the Snowman, waddya mean, I saved some wine especially for you! 
Seriously good conditions on piste and to the sides of the pistes, grippy, easy to ski. Lots of sun. But here's hoping for a top up for those coming out soon.
Have to say here that FtS is the best party leader in the world and that my ski buddy and I are incredibly lucky bunnies to have been allowed to tag on to the party of 12 good northern souls, despite being only from Staffordshire (in Paul's case) and horribly darn sarf in mine. Having such fun skiing with ya'all. Also must say that skimottaret's pad is a perfect base for sampling the delights of all four Valleys. Lest it be in doubt, I am having a superb time.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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A very hot day today. +5 at the Saulire at 3pm. Lots of snow still but it took a hammering today.
We had a mass crash on Campagnol this morning when 7 out of 12 of the group failed to spot a big riser and hit it at wharf factor 9. One suffered a snapped finger tendon but a remarkable escape as we all missed each other. I had 15m of air but had tried to slow at the top and was thus flying sideways. My crash was by far the biggest I have ever had, but I had plenty of time to prepare for it. It was a real sight with 7 bodies and 14 skis laid about.
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| Frosty the Snowman wrote: |
A very hot day today. +5 at the Saulire at 3pm. Lots of snow still but it took a hammering today.
We had a mass crash on Campagnol this morning when 7 out of 12 of the group failed to spot a big riser and hit it at wharf factor 9. One suffered a snapped finger tendon but a remarkable escape as we all missed each other. I had 15m of air but had tried to slow at the top and was thus flying sideways. My crash was by far the biggest I have ever had, but I had plenty of time to prepare for it. It was a real sight with 7 bodies and 14 skis laid about. |
pics?
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Arno, there will be some of the aftermath.
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it has been raining since 1.45 snow level supposed to be 2700m. Forecast for next few days is rain below 2500-2100m 
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| Hurtle wrote: |
| More snow really needed now and certainly not the rain that is forecast. |
More snow would be nice, but are you really saying they need more??? Given La Tania at 1300m has never failed to see out the season, and they say they have over 1m at 1850 I suspect they will manage 
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| kitenski wrote: |
More snow would be nice, but are you really saying they need more??? Given La Tania at 1300m has never failed to see out the season, and they say they have over 1m at 1850 I suspect they will manage |
Oh, they'll manage for sure, but there hasn't been a decent snowfall now for over 3 weeks, and there's about another 5 weeks left of the season, so a little freshening would be welcome
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| Patch wrote: |
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More snow would be nice, but are you really saying they need more??? Given La Tania at 1300m has never failed to see out the season, and they say they have over 1m at 1850 I suspect they will manage |
Oh, they'll manage for sure, but there hasn't been a decent snowfall now for over 3 weeks, and there's about another 5 weeks left of the season, so a little freshening would be welcome |
Yeh that was my point, didn't want any newcomers panicking that all the snow would be gone by Easter!! Normally March/April see fresh snow, I'd be very surprised if some decent falls didn't come through.....
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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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Steph reports avalanches all over the place today, brought down by overnight rain. Many pistes closed due to avi risk and/or debris
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can confirm the rain. Arrived in VT at 4.00 and it's been raining since we got here. forecast if for colder temps so hopefully the rain will turn to snow. This is at around 2000m. Further up the hill conditions are said to be good. Guess I'll find out tomorrow.
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You know it makes sense.
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Left Les Menuires this morning (BOO!!!) it started raining late hours last night/this morning with the rain level apparently up as high as about 2,500m. There was a number of massive wet slides down to bottom of the snowpack apparent on the steeper lower south facing slopes. Though based on what i saw i doubt slides of this nature will possibly effect the pistes. There was also a lot of bombing going on up in VT so there must have been a lot more snow on the higher elevations than had been forecast.
I have to also concur with what kitenski, has said. Yes snow conditions were variable towards the tail end of last week due to elevated temperatures. Yes the 3 valleys could do with a fresh dump. However there is adequate snow coverage in what i saw to almost certainly last out the season provided it doesn't end up being freakishly hot & dry for the next month. Which brings me to my next point traditionally mid spring e.g. late march & early april is well renowned for large dumps of snow. So the possibility of the season coming to an end early is HIGHLY unlikely. In summation if you've a holiday booked to the 3 valleys don't stress there'll be skiing. As to how good that'll be? Well that depends on what you've offered Ular.
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was snowing heavily down to resort level at 5.00 this morning but light rain in resort right now (8.00), going high today, fingers crossed. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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light drizzle now falling as sleet/snow in resort. still plenty already underfoot!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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above freezing friday night even at 3200. Plenty of snow but even VT was Slush fest. We stopped at 2 yesterday and were glad to. A drop in temps and a dump will see it right.
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Frosty the Snowman, I certainly felt better for the one I had this morning. 
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Just back (late yesterday). We were debating a cheeky extra day at the end, but the combination of warm temperatures, Friday's slush fest, and a sore knee from having nowhere to go on the way off a chairlift (people both sides, no space even for a snowplough, and boarder in front!) meant we decided against it.
Hope it holds out and the weather is better than the forecast. There were loads of slides on south facing slopes while we were coming back to Le Praz on Friday, possibly including one of the Couloirs.
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bit of a slushfest today. lower stuff very heavy, but top of moraine and genepi were good. Christine ok too.. vis not good though alternating between snow and cloud. brightened up at lunchtime but closed in again around 3.00. Slopes all busy today.I think everyone in the 3V came over to Val t for the height! Still had a good day overall, and hoping for better conditions tomorrow
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There were loads of slides on south facing slopes while we were coming back to Le Praz on Friday, possibly including one of the Couloirs.
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last night's snow weather report on french TV reported very high avalanche risk throughout the French Alps - 4/5 even in Les Saisies today. Take it easy, folks.
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Today was drizzly and cloud base meant flat light until you you are above 2400m... All three valleys identical. End of day much better...
And now nice and sunny for apres!
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heading out to Les Menuires in 2 weeks time and need to pre order my lift pass. Anyone out there, just been there got any comments on waiting to I get there, or get the offer I can get now?
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chrisb, web price, inghams price and price from lift office were all the same. for us cheapest deal if you have kids is family pass for two adults and two under 18s. full price for 4 adults including carre neige for 3v for 6 days was 992.80 Euro.
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Axsman, thanks for info - are the conditions going to hold up for a full 3v pass. I gather that the Meribel valley is not so good in the late season normally, but not sure how it is holding up this year?
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