Three Valleys Snow Report – Week Ending 08/02/14
Everybody loves skiing when there is sun and blue skies, but everyone knows that mild temperatures and cloudless skies don’t make for the best snow conditions. Every so often you need the weather to close in and the mercury to drop if you want to be skiing on powder.
That is exactly what happened last week. On Wednesday an overcast morning developed into light snow in the afternoon and by the time everyone was enjoying afternoon tea by the fire – or in some cases a great set by Codfish during Après at LDV – a full on blanket dump was leaving about 6 inches in resort and even more at the top of the lifts. A real bluebird Thursday gave everyone a chance to enjoy the fresh snow before a second load hammered down a further 4-6 inches in resort on Friday morning.
This means that the snow coverage is now thicker than it has been all season, meaning that those who are coming skiing in the three valleys this week have some amazing conditions to look forward to. And not only will the snow be in great shape for their arrival, but further snow is forecast through the week to keep the pistes fresh.
Light snow is currently predicted for Saturday afternoon as well as on Monday and Tuesday night as well as a heavier snowfall through Thursday. Temperatures are expected to stay low – with highs barely above freezing and lows down to minus nine some nights. Perfect for keeping the powder in top condition!
By Rob Bartlett
