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25th March in Pamps

Big Fleety Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-02-06 08:16

25th March in Pamps

Yes i Know we are greedy but this time its just Big fleety and mummy fleety!!!!!!!!!!! no little Fleety to worry about!
Can any one let us Know if they have been this late in the season before and if so what are the snow conditions like?
Anyone else going to pamps on this date?
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-02-06 09:15

re: 25th March in Pamps

Snow conditions at this time in Pamps can be and have been very poor. You are taking a risk that I would not do. I have been 4 times in mid March all around 14th twice in 99 & 98 fantastic conditions. But 2001 was very poor for that week unable to ski beyond the midway point. Also 2004 same week started well but by the end of that week was melting fast and certainly on both occasions by the end of March there was hardly anything left.

Saying this last year was superb but that was an ...
Snow conditions at this time in Pamps can be and have been very poor. You are taking a risk that I would not do. I have been 4 times in mid March all around 14th twice in 99 & 98 fantastic conditions. But 2001 was very poor for that week unable to ski beyond the midway point. Also 2004 same week started well but by the end of that week was melting fast and certainly on both occasions by the end of March there was hardly anything left.

Saying this last year was superb but that was an exception. I would look at Bansko at that time of year or if you have to heart set on Pamps do it last minute if you get heavy snow fall the week before.

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Rick Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-02-06 10:24

re: 25th March in Pamps

Hi Big Fleety.
I'm gonna be in Pamporovo 15th-28th March. Last year there was lots of snow at that time and the webcam shows loads there now.
Which hotel are you staying at?
Nazdrave, Rick.
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-02-06 11:41

re: 25th March in Pamps

Any idea how quick 15c mets snow Rick?
Rick Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-02-06 11:54

re: 25th March in Pamps

Very quickly. Weather is always a lottery. We can only hope for good conditions.