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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Forecast And State slope

Forecast And State slope in Europe




If contrary to expectation you're stuck at home and do not plan to be this week in the mountains, better turn your back, do not read.

But seriously, now riding conditions are very good, especially at altitudes above 2000 meters on all resorts, with a few exceptions. There are problems to the north and north-east of Instbruka in Austria. It never reached the big snowfalls and low resorts suffer from high temperatures. Although thaw almost everywhere in Europe at lower elevations, where snow can be heavy and wet.

Keep right - climb higher when possible. This past weekend was cool, but now the sun is gaining strength as it looks, affects the quality of the road much. Looks like it's time to tune in to the pleasure of spring skiing.

Weather seems to favor now north-western Alps, where soon fall fresh snow. This changes the pattern prevailing in December and January, when the southern Alps have received the lion's share of wealth fluffy.

France: This is an exciting day in the French Alps, the snow is deep everywhere. The only drawback - the heat that makes the snow wet and heavy on the lower slopes. Today fresh snow falls, and there is a possibility of further snowfall over the weekend. Currently: Val d'Isere reports 118-175 cm of snow on the slopes, Val Thorens about 120-220 cm and Montgenevre about 180 - 230cm.

Switzerland , in France, the conditions are excellent for most Swiss resorts. Currently Andermatt 107-400 cm covered with a layer of snow. In the West, Verbier reports 80-163 cm of snow, and in the north, in Laax snow depth of 35-150 cm. Most Swiss resorts will get decent snow additive on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Austria: fresh snow fell on many Austrian resorts the day before yesterday. Some, such as Obergurgl got dust. Others, such as Lech, knocked down 15 cm of snow. At present, the correspondents of the Ski Welt reported 35-65 cm of snow. In Naasfelde in the south, the snow cover is 150-450 cm deep. In the west, St. Anton announces 65-135 cm of snow on their slopes.

Italy: here was the least of fresh snow in recent years, but the packed snow is still deep. Madesimo, for example, reports on snow 300-500 cm. In the Aosta Valley, Cervinia informs about 190 - 300 cm snow and Canazei in the Dolomites of 95-275 cm.

Andorra: teplyn came in the Pyrenees, the temperature in Soldeu is expected to reach 8 degrees in the afternoon. However, there is still a lot of snow - 120-230 cm on the slopes, as reported statements resorts.


14 FEBRUARY snow forecast and state routes in the Alps and Pyrenees
At Mother Blizzard probably sprung a leak featherbed. Snowing in the Alps intermittently but persistently. And a fresh outlook again about the fresh snow.

Forecasters say that in the coming snow front Italian Dolomites not pluck Jack Pot (finally!). Most resorts in Italy receive only 5-10 cm of fresh snow. On the other hand, is expected in some parts of the French Alps fall more than half of snow: along with storm winds that make close the top lift station at many resorts. Visibility in the snow will be zero.

One of the annoying things about this weather is that it will be accompanied by a strong south wind, known as a hair dryer, which is going to drop the temperature to the level of the spring. In France, for example, forecasters Chamonix, reported that the freezing point of take off: 2000m 2500m on Friday and Saturday. This will make the snow heavy and wet to the floor on many mountain resorts. Fortunately, the fresh snow podsypet on Sunday, amid a sharp drop in temperature.

In the short term all freeriders have to be very careful. Throughout the northern French Alps, heavy snow and strong winds raise the avalanche danger to 4/5 that of course excludes all off-piste skiing. In other places, less risk - in the Tyrol, for example, the local office of avalanches reported that snow has settled in recent days. But do not take our word. Always check local warnings and hire a guide.

France : cloudy, windy snowstorm - Here is a picture of the French Alps today. Oh yes, and the risk of avalanches to 4/5 in many places. The temperature is quite mild, snow at low altitudes wet and heavy. Currently, Val d'Isere reports 108-183sm snow on the slopes, Val Thorens 100-200 cm 106-160 cm and Maribelle Montgenevre 150-180 cm.

Switzerland: the deepest snow lies on the southern and central resort - although judging by the expected snow dump in Verbier things can change. Currently in Andermatt already up to 400 cm of snow on the slopes. Meanwhile, in the West, Verbier reports only about 45-145 cm of snow, and in the north, Laax reports 30-145 cm. Most of the resorts in the Swiss Alps should see more snow over the next three days.

Austria : Last fresh snow was in Austria at the weekend, he did a miracle to update all of the track. But the coming snow storm here will not come, and most resorts will only see snow dust. Currently, in the north, the Ski Welt reports 40-70 cm of snow. On the contrary, in the south, in Nassfeld, 190-430 cm of snow. St. Anton in the west reports 50-125 cm of snow on their slopes.

Italy: What is it? Italy does not receive the most snow with the next snowfall? With so much snow at resorts across the country, they can afford to take a break. Just to give you an idea of how deep compacted snow on the slopes - Madesimo reports about 300-500 cm!

Andorra: Earlier this week, here fresh snow fell. Currently, Soldeu and Pas de la Casa in Grandvalira report about 120-225 cm compacted snow on the slopes.

The photo Serre Chevalier today:


Snowing, snowing

On Thursday evening to Saturday last week in the southern Alps monstrous raging blizzard. In the Brenta Dolomites meter of snow fell, but that's nothing compared to the southern Tyrol, where 215 centimeters of snow fell in 48 hours. One village was evacuated because of the risk of avalanches, closed roads and stopped trains.

Then on Saturday and Sunday the action moved to the west, 15-20 centimeters of snow fell in France and western parts of Switzerland and Italy. But the snow just keeps going. A weather front is working on the central ridge of the Alps, sprinkling resorts in Switzerland, France and Italy. But the next front is already pushed to the west, it will give a brief break on Thursday and Friday will work in full force. Again in France, Switzerland and Italy are expected heavy snowfall.

The temperature will jump this week as a toy yo-yo. Freezing point Tuesday - 1900 meters, on Wednesday to drop to 1,200 meters, on Thursday will rise to 2400 that would fall to 1,000 meters on Friday, and then rise again to 2000 on Saturday.

The motto of the off-piste: caution in the square. The snow cover is unstable, the quality of the snow is different. In addition to that this week bad visibility conditions. It will be foggy, flat light and the absence of the sun. Soft snow is guaranteed to be found on the slopes above.

France : fresh snow fell in the northern part of the French Alps at the weekend. Tignes for example, reported 15-20cm of fresh snow. But the deepest snow fell to the south. All resorts have to get a refill of snow on Wednesday. Currently, Val d'Isere reports 92-160 cm snow on the slopes, Val Thorens 95-175 cm, Meribel 85-125 cm Montgenevre 110-150sm, Isola 210-300 cm, Les Deux Alpes 30-175 cm.

Switzerland : the deepest snow in the southern and central resorts. For example, St. Moritz reports about 110-220 cm of snow on the slopes, Andermatt 119-400sm. Meanwhile, to the west, Verbier reports 50-140 cm of snow, and in the north of Laax 40-160sm snow.

Austria : fresh snow about ten days ago really helped low-resorts to the north of Innsbruck, but unfortunately missed the majority of the region since the storm, and all will be too dependent on the air temperature at the end of the week. Currently Skiwelt reports 50-80sm snow depth. On the other hand, the conditions in the south are spectacular. In Nassfeld, Carinthia, for example, is 165-380 cm of snow on the slopes.

Italy : All resorts in Italy master of the snow. In the Dolomites, Canazei reports 100-240sm snow. Further west, the valley of Aosta, Cervinia can boast 170-340 cm of snow on the slopes. In Madesimo whopping 250-400 cm, depending on the height.

Andorra : strong westerly air flow will maintain soft and windy weather. From time to time in the Pyrenees will be snowing this week. Currently, Soldeu and Pas de la Casa Grandvalira report 90-210 cm of snow on their slopes.


28 JANUARY snow forecast and current state of the trails
Austria waited for the snow!

The three-day snowfall to the north of Innsbruck brought to half a meter of snow and the long-awaited dramatically improved skating at resorts where after such an unsuccessful start to the season came a huge relief.

Unfortunately it did not help with the preparations for the most famous ski race of the season Hahnenkamm, which took place last weekend in Kitzbühel. Heavy snow is the last thing you need for the competition and a nightmare for drivers. Nevertheless, it was possible to complete a full program of events, and major awards went to the Austrians. Austria fun to the fullest, for many Austrians Hahnenkamm more important than even the Olympic Games.

The main snow fell now in the northern half of the Alps, but also the southern part also informs about the new snow up to 25 cm deep. All the snow fell at a low temperature and northerly wind, it is light, dry and mild. Dreams Come True! The status of all routes in the Alps has improved and how to clear skies, off-piste races also promises to be unforgettable.

Freeride, however, requires great caution. Due to the sharp temperature shift and windy weather the top layer of snow is not stable, its adhesion to the lower layers is very fragile. Take the tour guides and be careful and attentive.

Ahead again changes. The wind will turn to the south and will blow warm hairdryer. Freezing point rises to 1600 meters on Wednesday. And on Thursday in the Italian part of the big snow falls again, as has been several times this season.

France: fresh snow lies on the part of the French Alps, bringing a wave of snowstorms over the weekend. Off-piste risk is significant - as a whole, 3/5, but the trails are in great shape, which is important, there has been an improvement in the conditions of low-resorts. Nevertheless, at the end of the week will warming and begins to blow dryer. Currently, Val d'Isere reports 90 - 160 cm of snow, Meribel 90 - 125 cm and Serre Chevalier 95 - 200 cm. Serre Chevalier is one of the southern French resort that expect heavy snow on Wednesday and Thursday.

Switzerland , in France, conditions have improved due to the recent snow and most of central and northern resorts received 18-30 cm of snow additives. In the west: Verbier now reports the snowpack 48-150 cm deep. In the north: Laax snow 20-140 cm. St. Moritz in the east: 146 cm deep in the middle of the tracks.

Austria: The conditions have improved dramatically in the resorts north of Innsbruck, although snow is still much thinner than in other places in the Alps. Currently Skiwelt snow reports 50-80 cm deep in the ski resort. Near the Italian border, height Obergurgl boasts snow 71-179 cm, while in the Arlberg (St. Anton) reported 55-130 cm.

Italy:  the first weeks of 2014 were marked by moderate and even grandiose snowfall in the Italian Alps, so the resorts were not too concerned about the lack of fresh snow over the weekend. And besides, the new snow is expected in the middle of the week. Currently over Valle d'Aosta, Cervinia 145-300 cm of snow on the slopes. In the Dolomites, Canazei reports snow depth 50-195 cm. Madonna di Kamptlo snow - 180 - 240 cm.

Andorra: Pyrenees hoped to heavy snowfall at the end of last week, but in the end, the weather gave way to a few inches of rain. However, the next couple of days are very promising. Currently Soldeu and Pas de la Casa Grandvalira report 90-180 cm of snow, and the nearby Vallnord reports about an even greater depth.

Photo taken in Les deux Alpes morning:


Regular readers of this review are familiar with the fact that so far in the Alps was very soft and sometimes very rapidly, but the snowy action took place in the southern part of the region. Several brawny weather fronts have swept through the alpine spine. Most of the snow fell in the southern French Alps, in Italy and on the border with Italy, Switzerland and Austria. As a result of these attacks has considerable snow mass. In the Brenta Dolomites at an altitude of 1,500 meters - 180 cm of snow at an altitude of 2250 m - 240 cm. To the east of the Dolomites in Canazei from 50 to 195 cm of snow, and yesterday was another addition about 35 cm.

In Switzerland, St. Moritz - 195 cm and 225 cm below the top of the slopes. Significant risk of avalanches or higher, be sure to verify with reports and forecasts resorts. If you plan to freeride, take guides and special equipment. Be careful.

In the northern part of the Alps on the contrary still snow thirst. Many resorts have suffered from low dryer (warm wind from Africa). Down in the valleys of green grass and spring mood, but nevertheless there is snow on top.

Most suffer from bessnezhiya resorts in Austria, to the north of Innsbruck before them did not reach the strong blizzards and warm air ate snow. Snow cannons support in the form of the track, but off-piste snow look meaningless.

Fortunately, change is already hanging in the air, the wind blowing from the northwest and temperatures drop. In Chamonix freezing point dropped to 600 meters in Austria descend to 900 meters by Friday. It seems like hours in Austria will be good snow ball on Friday.

Forecast the Pyrenees promises good snow in Andorra on Friday too.

France: For the best skiing conditions right now, you need to aim high or skiing in the south. Resorts to the south of Grenoble, such as Serre Chevalier are in great shape. Higher, in Tignes and Val Thorens too much snow, they report 150 cm high slopes. Expected changes in the weather and snow at the end of the week, the lower and more northern resorts should improve their conditions.

Switzerland: As in France, it is better to go to the higher resorts and stick to the south, to be sure of good snow conditions, at least at the moment. However, changes in weather conditions should bring additive cold, soft snow in all areas on Friday. In Zermatt snow depth of 55 cm in the village and 215 cm at an altitude of 2900 m. In Verbier Snow depth 45-125 cm.

Austria: Lots of snow, near the Italian border, and in moderate amounts in the west, St. Anton reports snow depth 25-90 cm. But the north is desperate for change and hopes for the northern airflow and cooling that will bring light snow . 1600m snow in the manner and to the north: but in the valleys of little white and a lot of green. All hope for snow gods, that they finally sleeping off a bit from its treasury.

Italy: After the next snowfall, Italy boasts the best conditions in the Alps. Over the Aosta Valley, Cervinia is 130-285 cm of snow on the slopes, including 20 cm of fresh snow fell this morning.

Andorra: change in the weather will affect the Pyrenees also forecasted snow on Friday. But even now the snow is good: Soldeu and Pas de la Casa Grandvalira report 90-170 cm of snow, and the nearby Vallnord reports about an even greater depth.

Today in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy:


13 JANUARY snow forecast and current status of the trails
After a week in the Alps again warming winter returns. In the next three days the temperature drops and the snow falls. Major snowfalls are in the east of Italy, about half a meter of snow falls. France, eastern Switzerland and western Austria will see 10-20 cm of fresh snow. North Austria will get only powdery snow, unfortunately, namely in the area of ​​snow is most needed.

Freezing point will be located at an altitude of 1300 meters, not in paradise, but it is much better than in recent years. More snow is expected in the coming weekend and the damage caused warming will be restored.

Now, the track located at an altitude below 2000, in the morning and rammed crusted at lunch time they let go a little. On the sunny slopes are spring conditions can be found at an altitude of 2500 meters or higher. At altitudes below 2000 meters the snow is too thin, the coating depends on the work of snow cannons. It is likely that in January you need to plan a trip in the high mountains, still winter was too soft, and there is no reason to expect that suddenly everything changed.

After high avalanche danger with the advent of warming changed everything. Off-piste skiing at an altitude of bad, the risk of avalanches is reduced to a level 2/5. But after coming snowfall forecast could change.

France: fresh snow will update the route - especially above 1500 meters. Coverage runs again becomes soft and clingy. However, the snow is probably not correct off-piste conditions at low altitudes and on the southern slopes. Snow forecast for the weekend promises to rectify the situation: but still, better to aim at the resort higher. Currently, Les Deux Alpes has a 15-180 cm of snow on the track, the range of 64-105 cm Val d'Isere, Val Thorens 100-160sm and Serre Chevalier 40-105 cm.

Switzerland: As in France, it is necessary to aim high, to be sure of a good ride, but the future is to improve the snow trails at all altitudes. In Andermatt snow depth of 50-350 cm on the slopes, in Laax 20-130 cm deep, 25-90 cm in Davos and St. Moritz 88-135sm depth.

Austria: This winter consists of two halves at the moment: the top half and the bottom half. In East Tyrol and along the border with Italy - deep snow and perfect conditions. Further north and below, there is no snow in the valleys of green grass. Hopefully, the snow finally falls here in the near future. In Obergurgl snow depth 75-180 cm. The snow cover on the Stubai Glacier and 210 cm deep. Ski Welt only 20-40 cm deep. A bit of snow is expected here in the coming days, unfortunately less than the resorts on the west and south.

Italy: The snow is still deep at many resorts in the central and western Italian Alps - and a lot of snow is expected, this time to the east. Currently, Aosta Valley Cervinia reports 80-160sm snow, and in Madesimo deeper, thanks Christmas snowfall is more than 2 meters of snow on top. To the east, in the Dolomites, 35-125 cm of snow above Canazei.

Andorra: Through November snowfall and heavy snow on the slopes of Andorra Christmas in excellent condition. And while last week it was warm, Grandvalira reports 80-160 cm of snow on the track.


January 3 snow forecast and current state trails
Happy New Year! Let all your tracks on skis and snowboards in 2014 will be left on the best snow ...

In the Alps began yesterday and 3 more days will wield 3 separate weather front. They leave the Alps on Monday. The most productive of them, the one that will vandalize since the Sabbath day. Although yesterday and today snowfalls are also good. In general, the southern French, Swiss resorts and resorts in Italy will receive snow to the maximum: the effect is very similar to the Christmas snowfall when dropped up to a meter of fresh snow.

Two other features of the turbulent weather.

1. Will not particularly cold. French meteorological forecast in Chamonix notes that the freezing point of rain-snow will fluctuate, and only above 2000 m will go continuous snow. This will further strengthen the contrast between the current conditions at an altitude - where the snow was deep, and those that are below 1600m, where snow is still pretty slim. For maximum enjoyment better ride on the slopes served by the upper part of the lift systems.

2. It is strongly blowing at height - sometimes from the south, sometimes from the west. Wind form drifting snow and bad associated plate. In other words - again upgraded the risk of avalanches. Extreme caution is required if you want to take the risk off piste. Be sure to see the local avalanche reports and forecasts, hire a guide and make sure that everyone has beepers, shovels, probes, mobile phones and first aid kits, and more importantly - all are able to use it. Several blown avalanche of lives in recent days warning. Be careful!

France: Terms skiing in the French Alps changed after Christmas - and they have improved over the next four days. Keep in mind, however, that the thin snow at low altitudes, and a terrible accident Michael Schumacher reminded us that off-piste descents are still a lot of stones. The risk of avalanches, remains a significant - and grow because of new snow. Be careful if you want to take the risk to leave the groomed trails. Currently: Alpe d'Huez thickness of snow on the slopes of 58-210 cm, Val d'Isere 62-103sm, Val Thorens 90-135cm.

Switzerland: resorts in Switzerland, near the Italian border, expect heavy snow over the next three days - which is undoubtedly still increase the risk of avalanches. But generally speaking, conditions have improved significantly over the past nine days. Andermatt writes in snow reports about 65-350 cm of snow on the slopes. In Laax thickness of 30-140 cm of snow in Davos 25-75 cm, 75-315 cm in Zermatt and St. Moritz 86-132sm.

Austria: snow depth varied. On top, near the Italian border - deep snow. In Obergurgl such as snow thickness 75-167sm. Snow cover on the Stubai Glacier and 210 cm deep. Further north, in the resorts below the snow cover is much thinner. For example, in Skiwelt 20-40 cm deep. And in the near future a lot of snow here will not fall.


Italy: deep snow at many resorts in the central and western Italian Alps. Now Cervinia reports 80-160 cm of fresh snow, and in Madesimo even more, thanks to the 2 m of snow on Christmas snowfall. To the east, in the Dolomites, 30-80sm fresh snow in Canazei and 140 cm on the slopes of Moena.

Andorra: Through November snowfall and heavy snow on the slopes of Andorra Christmas in excellent condition. Grandvalira reports about 90-170 cm of snow on the track.


28 DECEMBER snow forecast and current state of the trails

Hallelujah! Christmas Snow justified itself, some alpine region received significant snow gifts, up to 150 cm of fresh snow! Although snow substance is distributed very evenly, some low-lying Austrian resorts where snow and so was about 10 cm, caught in the rain.

Most of the resorts in the Alps and the Pyrenees have received from 25 to 50 cm of fresh snow, with a decent difference snowfall on the upper and lower parts of the slopes. In most cases, this is enough for the eye to prepare chic riding conditions right now.

Off-piste skiing is dependent on local conditions. Snow before snowfall was not enough, and the probability of finding a stone on the freeride downhill high. Sophisticated temperature conditions now and before snowfall forced most resorts declare 3/5 large avalanche danger.

The forecast says snow today and tomorrow. Snowfalls are not strong, but given the low temperatures, the snow will fall and the lowest resorts. Long-term prognosis suggests continuing snowfall and the New Year.

France: French Most resorts have seen moderate snow at Christmas, an average of 30 cm. The conditions throughout much improved, at least on the slopes. Due to strong winds, and the fact that the existing snowpack was unstable, the risk of avalanche off-piste is now considerable. At the present time, in Les Deux Alpes 15-180sm snow on the track, Val d'Isere 58-105 cm 95-140 cm Val Thorens, Meribel 50-110sm and La Clusaz 30-140 cm.

Switzerland: 30-40cm pretty typical indicator of new snow on Christmas snow, although there were exceptions. In Andermatt dropped 50 cm of new snow, and now here at the track 55-350 cm, depending on the height. In Laax snow on the road 30-140 cm deep, 18-103 cm in Verbier and St Moritz 86-132 cm deep.

Austria: In some parts of Austria was heavy snowfall on Christmas. Stubai Glacier reports about a meter of powder, laid down in Obergurgl 80 cm of fresh snow. However, the lower ski resorts are not so lucky. Ski Welt reports about 20-40 cm of snow. Fortunately, the forecast for Sunday is very positive, the new snow fall.

Italy: Italian resorts snowfall pleased. In Cervinia, for example, fell 35-70sm fresh snow. Madonna di Campiglio reports colossal 120 cm, and in the area of Sella Ronda, Canazei fell over 15-70 cm of new snow.

Andorra: Through November snowfall and heavy snow on the slopes of Andorra Christmas in excellent condition. Grandvalira reports about 90-170 cm of snow on the track.

The photograph - Grandvalira sleep


24 December this snow forecast and track conditions


On Christmas Day in the Alps will be snow, but so that the situation can become avalanche. In some regions, for two days, December 25 and 26 will drop to 150 cm of fresh snow in the forecast hard to believe! Italy, Switzerland and Austria will get the lion's share in the compensation for the last snowfall that fell on the French part.

Those who are planning to ride off-piste after snowfall, be doubly vigilant. This snow will be after a period of warm weather. Do not skimp on the guides, check out their special equipment, consult the avalanche service.

France: Snow storm on the way that is going to dramatically change the conditions in the French Alps. The weather is windy and mild, and as soon as the snow comes, the risk of avalanches for offpist is extreme. But when all the rest condition improved significantly, and yet, on the high resorts, it will be better than the resorts lower. Today's snow depth seems barely relevant: Les Deux Alpes 15-180 cm of snow on the track, Val d'Isere 43-80 cm, 60-100 cm Val Thorens, Meribel 25-80 cm and 42-160 cm Alpe d'Huez.

Switzerland: Snow is quite thin on the lower slopes of the Swiss resort - but he will get a significant replenishment through the gathering storm. However, the weather is not very katabelnaya - with strong winds and poor visibility. Be very careful if you intend to off-piste skiing during the week, the risk of avalanches is high. Currently, in Laax snow 10-70 cm deep in Verbier 18-85 cm deep and in St. Moritz 20-23 cm.

Austria: With a few exceptions in high-altitude resorts - in particular in Obergurgl, Austria snow is now thin. However, the situation has improved considerably by the end of the week. On Thursday and Friday will be a beautiful fresh snow at many resorts. Snow comes in the nick of time at low ski resorts such as Skiwelt, while in this region, snow 25-45sm in depth, depending on the height.

Italy: In the Aosta Valley and other areas in the western Italian Alps trails are well-packed snow on Thursday. In Cervinia, for example, fell 45 cm of fresh snow, and she reports snow depth of 65 cm at medium altitude. Under the new snow forecast, there should fall a lot with bliss for Christmas. It seems that the Italian Dolomites, further east, will also be provided with snow well.

Andorra: Due to heavy snowfall in November, both in Andorra ski resort of Grandvalira and Vallnord and open. As in the Alps, in early December in the Pyrenees was mostly mild and sunny weather, but it was a bit of snow last week, and it is expected a lot of snow for Christmas. Andorra Grandvalira now reports 90-170sm snow on the track.