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Yesterday was a bit of a mix really.

We started off on the Mayentzet chair and it was raining. Rubbish.

But by the time we reached the top we were in the snow. No wind either. Improving.

So we headed up La Combe and whilst you could see the snow ok below us, it looked a bit foggy up top, then the wind started to pick up. Worrying.

So by the time we got up the Atalas (James Blunt) chair, it was blowing an absolute gale and visability was down to about 20 feet. If you were lucky. But it really was very, very, VERY windy.

And then? Naturally the sun came out. Bizarre.

A funny day really, and although there’s more wind forecast over the coming week, the Oli D prediction of snow is still looking likely.

Meanwhile, the sun’s out again this morning. Which is nice.

Yup, the unfounded amateur prediction of snow that emanated from Oli D after a few shandies the other night appear to be more than just wishfull thinking…

Here’s a bit of evidence:

So cross your fingers – and anything else that you can cross – and think cold thouhghts…

That’s right, the sun-then-cloud-and-snow cycle which has been with us all winter (and we’re not complaining) has been broken. Cloud finally moved in, and although it’s still slushy, there appears to be snow on the horizon.

Well, metaphorically.

The evidence is in the filthy weather that’s hanging about in the Atlantic and about to make life in the UK very soggy.

The evidence has also come from an additional source thought to be slightly less reliable – Oli D. John Kettley he isn’t, but he swears blind that two feet of fresh snow is going to descend next week.

I’m skeptical, but if it’s right he gets a pint…

Yes, after toying with us for days, clouds have appeared. Crazy.

They’re even promising snow – but don’t hold you breath…

Every time we get a weather report, it basically says that there’s going to be cloud moving in tomorrow, and maybe some snow the day after. But as soon as tomorrow comes, it’s blue skies. Again.

Now, as you may be aware, I’ve said before that weathermen and women have a very tricky job, and it’s ok that they sometimes make mistakes – just like the rest of us.

But, for the third day in a row, I’m pretty sure that this isn’t cloud-turning-to-snow-tomorrow…

That’s right – it may have been pretty sunny today, but there’s growing evidence (ie the MET office say so) that the weather is set to change.

Now, to be totally honest, it’s already changed a bit – the sun’s been consistent, but the air temperature has risen in the last few days.

The MET office didn’t tell us that one – we worked it out because you could sit outside the Fer a Cheval and finish your beer after the sun had gone down tonight and for the last few days, whereas it was way to cold at the start of last week (the beer got finished indoors).

The warmer air in combination with the sun is also why George (below) was wading through slush at the end of the day to get out of Fontaneyes.

But the weather is about to change again, and it’s bringing snow.

Which is nice.