Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Saw on the news last night that a major cold front was headed for Hokkaido and they were predicting snow to fall on the mountain tops. Any Hokk peeps confirm whether this happened or not? Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted September 23, 2008 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted September 23, 2008 Personally I don't know, but the Niseko Now page had it's first post-summer update yesterday and we hope to bring news there in the run up to the season http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/niseko-now.php Hopefully we might hear news of some sprinklings soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 We had a band of precipitation move through this morning but it was in the warmer air ahead of the front. The cooler air is starting to move in but look to be little precip coming in with it. Tomorrow may see a dusting up high. Another front looks to be moving in on Friday and we should definitely see some falls over the weekend up on the peaks. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Nice Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 HOW EXCITING!!!! First dusting of snow. I don't care if it is a dusting on the top of the mountains IT IS THE FIRST SNOW FALL!!! First dusting in September will mean big dumps by February BRING ON MY HOLIDAY!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Easy tiger, you'll pop something! Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Yeah, settle, gretel! January is looking good, though but! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 My skis are packed and by the front door. Ready and waiting. (Good job today was a holiday!) Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oh I hope I'm not peaking to early just got my ski's, boots, pants and jacket out!!! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Get them in the bag! If you leave on the overnight train, you might still be in time! Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I'm already on my way to the airport my bags were packed the day I booked the trip I was just waiting for the first DUSTING!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: snowhunter Oh I hope I'm not peaking to early just got my ski's, boots, pants and jacket out!!! Blimey! I just put mine away!!!!! I wont be bringing mine out again until mid-December. But I AM already doing the internet hunt for a new set of bindings. Great to hear that Yotei might see some frosting in the next day or two though! Link to post Share on other sites
mat smith 0 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Now just keep it together guys, pic will update but that is the stuff we all be waiting for.... Asahidake Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Niseko Resort Area, Hokkaido, Japan First snow on Mt Yotei last night (1,898m at the summit. Snow down to approx 1,800m). Light dusting but at least a month earlier than last winter Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 that is just great Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 THANKS FOR THE REPORT MIKE BRING IT ON!!!!!!!! Time for a happy Dance Link to post Share on other sites
Greenroome 0 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 That's sensationale! And even earlier than the sage predicted... Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Yeah!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Good to hear that I'll save my real excitement for a few more months though. Link to post Share on other sites
Hornster 0 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 It doesn't matter how many times I seen snow, that first dusting of snow each year is always a very exciting time because it means that it won't be too long before the ski's come down from the loft and the wax scraped off them in preparation for the new ski season!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I heard it just snowed in Whistler. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 No snow here (of course) Noticeably cooler the last few days though. Link to post Share on other sites
-30deg 0 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Very cold temperatures in Furano yesterday. Fresh snow was visable on the Tokachi mountains across the valley. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Niseko Resort Area, Hokkaido Thursday 25 September 2008 It's pissing down and cold in the village today. Can't see Yotei but I'm guessing that there's snow falling up there. 1 deg drop in temp for each 100m gain in elevation (approx) would mean a +10 deg C temp in the village at 300m would equate to a -5 deg C temp at 1800m. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Originally Posted By: muikabochi No snow here (of course) Noticeably cooler the last few days though. Usually, when are the first dustings in Niigata Muika? Link to post Share on other sites
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