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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Sierra Nevada is doing well at the moment with between 20cm and 60cm in the Borreguiles and Veleta zones. The resort is planning to open on 26 November. Will this be a repeat of last year with SN beating the Pyrenees in terms of season snowfall?
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Pyremaniac, Where have you find the information that SN had more snowfall last season 
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freeheelskier, that was commonly known as far as I was aware; maybe I'm mistaken?
Certainly SN got some nice dumps whilst we in the Pyrenees were having a merely average season and putting up with that dire January. They had some pretty impressive snow depths during the season too. (By Pyrenees, though, I'm talking eastern/central. I can't comment on what things were like in the west.)
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Ricklovesthepowder, what a great thread. I shall be keeping my eye on this one as have always wanted to ski down there. Thanks for starting it.
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Look on the webcam, to ski SN before xmas seems to be the best resort in Europe with no glacier
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Pyremaniac, about pyrenees is my experience the western/central use to be more snowsure, specaly late season, and it was last year to
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Ricklovesthepowder, the forecast say for the next 9 days, rain at baselevel, snow from midlevel, not alot, a few cm but degrees below zero from 2500m, so its looks good for snowmaking on higher slopes
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Sierra Nevada confirms the opening of their season for the 26 November. Also the additional of a halfpipe and more freestyle focused area.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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Sierra Nevada is continuing its good run of the past few seasons.
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Anyone there now? What's it like?
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You know it makes sense.
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I'll be boarding there on 28th Dec for 8 days so will drop an update here once I have sampled the snow. Last year the conditions were brilliant; apart from a few total white-outs that were *fun*.
Hoping this year will be just as good because I am out again in Feb till the season end and hoping not to be disappointed!
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Looking forward to your updated. Always wondered about SN. It seems like a perfect location - sea and skiing all within reach at different times of year obviously.
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Poster: A snowHead
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^ ditto, visited a few years ago whilst on honeymoon on the costas, season had just ended so was pretty quiet up there but liked the look and vibe of the place, it's been on the list since then but havent managed to get back with the skis. Deffo interested in a report
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| barry wrote: |
| ^ ditto, visited a few years ago whilst on honeymoon on the costas, season had just ended so was pretty quiet up there but liked the look and vibe of the place, it's been on the list since then but havent managed to get back with the skis. Deffo interested in a report |
Totally agree with you. Was there in August and loved the place. The skiing looks brilliant, really want to go for a few days!!!
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My old man lives down by Malaga on a boat and I was thinking of heading over to Sierra Nevada for a few days when I go to see him at the beginning of March. Anyone know what it's like at that time of year?
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mknight88, in march the snow is wet in the afternoons but normaly still great for spring skiing, try to get up there in midweek, then weekends in SN is horrible crowdy
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Cheers freeheelskier. Will try to convince the rest of the family that midweek is best but they'll probably struggle to get the time off work.
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OK, I was there last week. No snowfall for a few days but they have wicked snow making facilities. The sun means soft snow in the afternoon & early evening but ice hard "snow foam" first thing in the morning. Made the mistake of going right to the top of a red run at the top of the peak before I had checked for ice (it was 9am). It was a painful run down!
The main pistes are in an OK condition but lack of snow and continuous abnormal high temperatures mean that unless things get colder they will start getting through to the rock soon - in a few spots it was happening. Falls are pretty hard because the snow layer is packed and only a few inches thick. Late afternoon you get some 'powder-like' stuff where it has been softened up and it is OK.
Hopefully they get a drop in temp and some decent snow ASAP; it was expected 5th Jan but I haven't investigated further yet. I am sure that mid Jan it will start getting decent snow, it is the typical time of year.
I was there 29, 30, 31st Dec, 1st, 2nd Jan and never found it that busy, queues are sometimes big but move fast and you won't queue more than 2 - 3 minutes max, usually a lot less. Hit up the park and the snow-cross pistes and they are pretty reasonable busy - not crowded.
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spitzy303, There has been no snowfall to talk about since beginning of december,, the real season start at beginning of february and then its real crowdy at weekends,, I have make season there, and still go there for alpine touring. the onpiste skiing in SN not interrested me,, but for the normal tourist skier its normaly great skiing up there,, for alpine touring its not only Veleta to ski, there is some other great peaks to climb and ski
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I'm with you on that - can't wait for proper snow, then I'll take the lift up (season pass) and trek with the board along a few ridges to find fresh powder off-piste. Still though, the park at SN is pretty sweet... and when there is good snowfall, there are a lot of semi-off piste routes you can use...
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The forecast says,,, Sierra Nevada will get more than 50 cm fresh powder next week,, 
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freeheelskier, Great news, been looking at the webcams since my summer visit and would love to see the place under a load of new snow!
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freeheelskier, I know snow forecast can be a bit sceptical to some on here but ive always found it reliable. It saying 74cm at the top and over 50cm at resort level!!! WOW! 
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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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freeheelskier, any updates??
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Can anybody help on conditions in Sierra Nevada???
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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The site isn't updated that often I was hoping someone might be out there or might have just come back who could give a more in depth report.
Thanks anyway.......
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Poster: A snowHead
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I was there when it last snowed on the 17th Feb. The pistes were in great condition (it has been consistenly cold there) - off piste was rocky (even with the fresh snow), though good on the 17th I wouldnt bank on it now.
Couldn't find any moguls, but then couldnt find any ice/hardpack (except off piste) and the blacks funnelling into the home run were great to blast down. The blues and nursery greens were great for my kids - as said piste in really good condition throughout the day.
Least favorite runs were the west facing reds above the village - harder I think cause they get the afternoon sun. The Laguna reds were in great condition and empty - just needed a little snow to make them fantastic at the edges (got that on the 17th).
Not many Brits or Snowheads there! Be prepeared to be pestered for your lift pass at the end of the day!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Any updates? Still ok?
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