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Heading out to Mayrhofen on 21st - Hope this high pressure doesn't last forever - need my powder fix
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Light rain here now
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Melted on the roads etc here now
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Snowing very lightly in WN6 - perfect day to get the security light fitted outside
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Hintertux was reporting 80cm of fresh this morning, but closed - personally if I worked there and it was the first serious powder day of the season, I'd stay close it too!!
Wonder how many of them were out on the mountain still??
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Yes, Chris we have our first heavy snow alert of the season as a active cold front hits the Alps and brings the unusual October warmth to an abrupt end. There is some variation on the predicted snowfall amount still, however the snow level will be down to 900m-1200m widely during Wednesday and Thursday and rising to 1500m by the end of the week. The amount of snowfall progged for our location is 75cm on the local mountain at 2220m. We should received a more accurate total later this morning. Mayrhofen seems a great choice for the Christmas festivities and of course the Hintertux Glacier will offer great ski-ing near by if a shortage were to occur in the lower valley.
C
Yes, snow forecasts can vary quite widely - out of interest, which sites do you use for skiing weather? - personally, I use Bergfex and find it pretty good.
I go to Mayrhofen most Christmas' - as you have have already mentioned, the glacier ensures that there is always somewhere to ski - last Christmas it was very mild, but still managed 1 powder day I think.
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Looks like the first major dump of the season due this week - down to fairly low levels too.
All in time for me booking my first trip of the season today
Christmas in Mayrhofen. -
Heading to Mayrhofen next weekend for a week by myself. Was due to go on saturday with my brother but he cannot now make it due to an inflammation of his leg condition
Not the highest of resorts but has access to hintertux if it does get a bit too slushy.May not be the powder week I was after, but better than nothing.
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Hi Chris,I'm not an off-piste skier so will only comment from a weather perspective. As my post above suggests, the coming week is forecast to be reasonably cold and snowy in the Alps, so I would imagine good off-piste conditions would be found. However, will it last? If you've been looking at the Model Output Discussion thread you will see that there is a big question mark over what happens from late next week onwards. There is a strong possibility of a more mobile pattern setting up with the Atlantic influence gaining ground. So I guess the big question for you is, do I risk the Alps or play safe and head for the Rockies? (Presuming your "head west" meant just that).If skiing powder off-piste is a 'must', my decision would be head west. But check out the conditions at the chosen resort as (apparently) some resorts in Utah are actually short of snow!
Thanks for the input - yes, been watching the model thread daily and as you say a number of possible outcomes.
I was in fact meaning the Western Alps - I normally stick to Austria, but dependant on forecast I would be tempted to head to France this time.
I guess that with leaving it until next week to book it may just be a case of where is available.
Mayrhofen is my usual haunt (and nice cheap packages under £300 can always be found there), so I'm kind of hoping that a shift of the lows east will happen when/if they reach the continent.
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Planning to book a late deal next week departing on 1st Feb for by 30th on the 7th
Not really sure what to do - I am a big off piste skier and after the drab week away at Christmas and sticking mainly to piste I need my powder fix!
I'm thinking that I may be best looking to head west to find the best conditions - what are everyone else's thoughts?
Any eyeball reports of decent conditions currently away from the pistes?
For anyone interested, below is a ling to my ski channel:-
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Quick generic question to the more seasoned boarders and skiers out there. I'm looking to go to Les Gets early Jan, normally I go late season when it can be 50/50 as its not the highest of resorts.Swing and roundabouts I'm sure but is it a bigger risk going with greater likelihood of less accumulation but less sun impact or viva versa? Putting aside the fact we are in a non favourable Euro high setup.
I'd say it'spretty much the same risk to be honest - I normally spent a week out in the Alps around my birthday (7th Feb) and never been without snow.
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Off to Mayrhofen, Austria next Sunday for a week. Being a backcountry skier looking for at least as much snow again as there has already been this year. Unlikely, but if so will need to be very careful of that layer there would inevitably be
Hopefully the temps will drop with could cover / snow from Friday as being shown a possibility so that the pack can consolidate well.
Either way, keep safe peeps.
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A while since I posted on Netweather, but seeing as I am touring the Alps this winter, thought I may as well chip in.
Snow overall this season has been great - currently in Lermoos and just enjoyed a nice powder day with clear blue skies
Off to Matrei in the morning for a week.
Anyway, to view current conditions of wherever I am you can see my posts on my YouTube channel:-
https://www.youtube.com/user/NoProSkiChannel?feature=mhee
Happy skiing people
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Going back to Austria on Saturday.
If t+192 was to occur,a little powder to say the least
http://cdn.nwstatic.co.uk/gfsimages/gfs.20120131/18/192/6hrprecip.png
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Looking at the latest model output, there could be some very heavy snowfall across the Alps on Friday and into the weekend!
Good to hear - I'm flying out Thursday morning
I do agree though - some places look like they are going to get plastered.
I am heading to Mayrhofen and according to Bergfex forecast (which I usually trust) there is going to be 77cm falling at mountain level beween now and Sunday!
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Looking must better on the mountains today - long may the snow continue
P.S. A sigh of relief from me - I go away skiing next week!
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Snow still pretty reluctant to cross into Europe.
Looking at the webcams in the alps, tomorrow's image should look a little different
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Looking a bit better for Friday onwards - band arrives at around T+114, so not that far off, plus has shown on most recent runs for that time.
Ititially looks to bring snow to areas over 1500m, but that should drop dramatically rather quickly.
Fingers crossed
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16 Jan-yes 2 weeks winter and 1 week summer, even the staff regard me as part of the fabric I think!
I'm fairly sure that the Alps will see snow within a 2 week time frame, perhaps a bit less.
I sure hope so - I am going to Mayrhofen on 15th December for 2 weeks.
A little bit worried to say the least!!
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Same here - going to Mayrhofen on 15th December for 2 weeks.
The way things are going, the Hintertux could be a little bit busy!
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The wife says its snowing like mad at home in chorley but not sticking to the road yet.
We had wet snow for about 3/4 hr after a couple hrs of rain , it's now turned back to rain ...so not expecting anything overnight here
Been for a drive up Rivington this evening - about 2" and was coming down thick and fast. Should have a nice white cap in the morning even if we dont have any - currently 2.4c here after recent snow that didnt stick - did get down to about 1.5c
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Snowed here from 8-5 today and accumulated about 1cm
Currently in a shower of quite heavy snow with flakes of upto 50p size - probably be gone in 10 mins.
Shame it wasn't the other way around.
Current temp 1.1c and dp of 0.7c
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At work today we had light snow from 8am when I arrived right up to 3pm.
Temp here at home currently 2.0c and dp 1.3c
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Just recorded my minimum of -8.8c a drop from 12 hours ago of 10c. Hoping to reach -10c tonight - when I pulled up about 20 mins ago not a cloud in site.
-9.2c now and I'm off to bed. Night all
The Alps Snow Thread - Season 2014/2015
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Wish I was there for the last few days - looked perfect off-piste, albeit with a higher than favourable risk of avalanche.
I was in fact there for Christmas - had about 80% of pistes open and good conditions considering