Snow depths 20 - 80% above the norm

General Discussion
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Several weeks of snowfall and generally cold temperatures, with more of the same forecast!  For a few days Cauterets in the Pyrenees couldn't open one of its lifts as 5 metres of snow had buried the cable of the lift ... it's still showing 5.8 metres at 2400 m.  Transformation has been slow so even off-piste remains remarkably good in most places.

Meteo France has an article with all the statistics (for France and in French).

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Hi Mike - I would second that. Back from a fantastic week staying in Luz a week ago. Was with a group of eagles (organised by David and Anne Pinney).

There was very high avalanche risk so not good for touring while we were there - hopefully snow should settle and touring will be fabulous.

We managed some amazing powder just within some of the resort areas....almost drowning in very light powder  in Cauterets!.

Anna :)