After last weeks snowfall and bad weather in the Sierra Nevada, the guardian of the Poqueira hut, situated at 2500m, reports on the latest mountain conditions and access routes. Thanks to the Rafael Quintero and CampoBase for providing the information. View the original report in Spanish including some great photos. Hello, The passage of the storm [...]
There is no finer place to enjoy a day’s snowshoeing after recent snowfall than above Puente Palo in the pine forests of the Alpujarras. Last week we were privileged to enjoy the company of a family from the USA, as we guided them on a days snowshoeing. We parked at the recreation site at Puente Palo, above the [...]
The end of the summer and onset of autumn has been marked by early season snowfall in the Sierra Nevada. The last two days have brought over 20mm of rain to lower levels and snowfall above 2800m. Some of the fall has been in the form of “granizos” or large hailstones. Daytime temperatures have dropped by [...]
Reports suggest up to 40cm new snow fell on Saturday and Sunday. There is some drifting. The snow is wet and heavy, giving risk of avalanches. Snow level was down to 2500m on Sunday but today has retreated to 2700 because of rising temps. More snowfall is forecast this week so conditions should be much [...]
Jan 162008
About 15 to 20cm new snow fell last few days. The wind has blown some of this into N and NE facing slopes where major drifting has occurred. Care should be taken. The skiing has improved dramatically and is excellent at the moment. Further light snowfall expected today. Avalanche risk 3.
Raining heavily in Lanjaron this morning so expect moderate snowfalls above 2250m during the day. Further snow report on Wednesday when we are up in the Sierras.
