Historic snowfall in Pyrenees, ski resorts on French side see 200cm of fresh snow

1/16/13, “Historic snowfall in the Pyrenees,” De Telegraaf, Reiskrant

“The Pyrenees historical experience, but also anxious moments at this time. Since Sunday is already up to 200 cm of fresh snow has fallen in the ski resorts on the French side of the Pyrenees. As a precaution, since Tuesday morning so virtually all lifts in the ski areas closed. …



Historic snowfall

The Pyrenees had until Friday to a slow start to the season. The snow levels were significantly less than in other years, but has this dump in three days time change made. A situation that occur on average once in 20 years occurs. We must go back to the nineties for a similar situation.“…



images Saint Lary ski resort. via iceagenow.info





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