Snow in the Forecast - 2nd February 2016
Snow in the Forecast - 2nd February 2016
Published : 02-Feb-2016 09:32
This an early heads-up for anyone away next week (Nelly!), and those of you moving around the mountains this coming weekend.The forecast models have been teasing us with hints of big change for about a week now, but are starting to point at the end of this week with a good degree of consistency.
All subject to change, especially in the detail - of course, but this is what it looks like right now.
This week's yo-yo temperatures will continue for a few more days; it was mild today but we're expecting useful snowfall with colder air bringing it down the mountain in many areas tomorrow. The end of the week goes mild again, and Saturday looks like it'll start clear and warm in many parts of The Alps, but...
Transfer Days - be aware
Perhaps as early as Saturday evening, temperatures are going to fall and snow will push in to quite a wide area - followed by significant falls through Sunday. We currently expect the heaviest falls to North and West (that's Northern French Alps and Suisse in all likelihood). If your transfer / travel day is Sunday then you should expect some disruption.
It's possible that the snow may arrive early enough on Saturday to start causing disruption but we think that's unlikely at the moment.
If you're travelling this weekend, you should start watching your local forecast now.
Next Week
Well, what can we say? Right now, the forecasts are throwing out snow through most of next week - and not just for the Northern Alps this time; Southern Alps, Pyrenees and Dolomites could all be joining the party by mid-week with a Mediterranean Low Pressure system pushing much-needed precipitation Northwards.
Currently, it looks as if temperatures will be around seasonal averages but without the crazy roller-coaster we've seen this week; i.e. it should stay cool next week.
We're expecting to see quite a storm pass through on Monday; high winds and heavy snow in many parts. After that it's too far out to have any confidence but it's looking hopeful.
Time to get your snow dance on again - it's coming!
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