Snow report Les Trois Vallees, 01/16/2016
La Clusaz - France TripWe are on the road again in France to explore new areas. This year we are starting in La Clusaz and will probably move further afield. But now to the first day!
Les Trois Vallees
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
After Mrs. Holle gave us a good deal of consideration in the west, we had 25 cm of fresh snow from the valley and up to around 50 cm on the mountain. The wind left its mark, so that differences in the individual slopes were recognizable. There were partly visible accumulations of drift snow and partly blown off areas above 1900m. There was only rock contact in blown-off areas, otherwise there was enough base for freeriding.
Snow quality
The snow was very loose and fluffy. However, the new layer was poorly bonded to the next layer. No difference between the exposures, at least on shady slopes.
Risks
The avalanche situation was critical, as the drift snow slopes were difficult to see and visibility was not great either. We were mostly within the tree line or just above it. No spontaneous or triggered avalanches were sighted, only explosions.
Overall impression
Despite the poor visibility, it was a very successful powder day due to the decent amount of fresh snow and snow quality. With better visibility, one star would certainly have been more possible, as the area has a lot to offer! Let's see what the next day brings!
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