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Great set of links. For anyone going to the US, This is the best weather site I used to use. They have a great written forecast for each resort/ region. I see they also now have an app. Steamboat Daily Snow Forecasts | OpenSnow OPENSNOW.COM Steamboat snow forecast and ski conditions report, updated daily by expert forecasters.

Another mixed day in La Rosiere, France, La Thuile, Italy. Weak cloudy sunshine and strong winds made skiing difficult in France, with the pistes getting quite wind blown and icy with flattish light. Took the decision to take the long buutton tow through the Petit St Bernard Pass to La Thuile. This was brutally windy and very few other skiers making the link today. La Thuile was cloudy with some nice fresh snow but zero visibility so went down through the trees to the village before making the long trek back to France. Pictures show the good conditions in the Italian trees and the week sunshine looking SW through the Isere valley to Bourg St Maurice and Les Arcs (on the left) . An interesting place to ski with the option to cross the main spine of the Alps into Italy for some different weather. Highly recommended. Looking forward to some winter sunshine tomorrow and the views of Mt Blanc.

Similar day in La Rosiere today. Some very thick fog, but a very distinct top to the cloud at about 2000m above this the views were stunning but real ‘pea soup’ on the French side. Attached a couple of pictures looking south towards Val D’Isere/ Tignes and the poor visibility when you disappear in the fog. Looking forward to the rest of the week with the big European pattern change and hopefully some clearer weather for the rest of our week.

Currently skiing in La Rosiere in France. My first ski trip in 4 years. Great snow conditions, but amazing weather contrast between the French and Italian side (La Thuile). Cloud and snow banked up on the west side in France, fog and tough flat light skiing. But sunny, mostly clear on the eastern, Italian side, great conditions to find the ski legs after a 4 year hiatus. Looks like it’s going to get sunnier/ drier but stay cold this week. Couple of pictures to show the weather contrast.

Sleet and rain finally turned to snow in East Aberdeenshire. Measured 30mm of rain in last 24hrs. The Coy Burn (a tributary of the Dee) has burst it’s banks. It’s now 1c here and will be treacherous with the freezing temps from tonight ⛸

Another great day today even without the sun. Cloud and snow. The Saas Fee forecast has been spot on all week shows the warm up on Saturday. Back to Aberdeenshire Saturday which will make up the rest of my seasons skiing. Sadly saw all the promising snow at Glenshee has disappeared. Will update profile on my return.

Stunning conditions today in Swiss Alps, Saas Fee. A couple of days of heavy snow and shut lifts followed by an almost perfect day today. Low pressure returning tomorrow but for the high resorts still around freezing to preserve perfect snow.