Powder adventures in Verbier


We did one nice run today...

The past few days have been real nice, even in Verbier! We got to ski powder right off the lifts and then watch the Olympics in the evening. What a combo.

It has snowed every day in varying quantities since the 16th of February. The avalanche level has gone from level 4 (not in the official forecast!) to a low level 3 today. Yesterday saw a lot of consolidation and compression in the snow pack. The skis were not penetrating that deep today, making for fast turns. There are still areas of hidden danger, but one can fly down moderate slopes now with out feeling like a huge slide will start.

The forecast is for cooler temperatures with the start of the bise (NE winds). Clear skies should prevail, with some snow on the south side of the Alps this weekend.

Posted: Tue - February 21, 2006 at 05:56 PM        


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