Habère-Poche, Vallée Verte, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, ar: Hirmentaz massif
After a long wait, the first snowflakes were seen in Haute-Savoie on Tuesday, November 12, leaving certain resorts in the Northern Alps covered in a fine white coat.
Tuesday, November 12, several Haut-Savoy residents of the Northern Alps were able to discover snow-capped peaks when they woke up. An expected fall, delayed by the passage of an anticyclone and unseasonably high temperatures. Among the snow-covered resorts, Le Grand-Bornand, Les Contamines-Montjoie and the resort of Chamonix, which should open its slopes to skiers from November 22.
Snowfall at 1400 meters in the Megève resort, the slopes of which should open on December 14 if conditions permit.
The Col des Aravis did not escape the bad weather, also covered in a light white coat. The slopes of La Clusaz should open to the public on November 30.
Le Grand-Bornand will also open its slopes on December 14, around ten days before Christmas.
Light snowfall at the start of the season which is not expected to last, although further disturbances are still expected for next week.
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