GordonFreeman 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I need a change from all these temples! Is Niseko good to go to now or still too early? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 From the troops on the ground, it should be mighty good this weekend and monday. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Just started raining. Supposed to turn to snow tomorrow afternoon. Then it's on. 50cm in some forecasts. Link to post Share on other sites
durian 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 looks like heavy rain? Link to post Share on other sites
guzzlers-baps 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 It's own thread! 3 weeks for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Pissing down this morning Link to post Share on other sites
macmeh 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 All this talk of rain, and the SJ forecasts showing so much rain on the horizon... it's rather depressing! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 oh man. DON'T LOOK Click to reveal.. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 webcams look VERY DEPRESSING!! Link to post Share on other sites
macmeh 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 If you take a look at the magic carpets height though, that's where i'm seeing our last glimmer of hope! They erected it about 50cm off the ground... so they are clearly expecting it to snow... Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Whats that little slide thing in the pic? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 pissing rain here in Kansai, but its supposed to be getting quite cold tomorrow! I havent worn my new down jacket yet, just vests, and hoping to wear it soon. Gotta love SAC!!! North Face down jacket for $120 including shipping!! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: muikabochi Whats that little slide thing in the pic? that is the magic carpet. hop on and it will take you up. Then hop off anyway you like. Link to post Share on other sites
GordonFreeman 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 So, what are some good places to see in Japan while we wait for the snow? I've been everywhere SOuth that I want to go to, maybe Osaka and back to Tokyo for a few days but if the snow dfoesn't come soon I might have to leave for SE Asia. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 you can go here. It's great Link to post Share on other sites
dawnblue 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: thursday Originally Posted By: muikabochi Whats that little slide thing in the pic? that is the magic carpet. hop on and it will take you up. Then hop off anyway you like. so, is the magic carpet free??? Link to post Share on other sites
GordonFreeman 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Sapporo in winter, really? Long way back to Osaka I guess if the snow doesn't come by the 10th. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Yeah and if you check out MikePow's photo's and see how high the crash mats are on the poles they think it is going to be a bumper season. Link to post Share on other sites
GordonFreeman 0 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Maybe I should head up to Niseko Saturday night with all the snow forecasted? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hop on a flight tomorrow to Sapporo. You won't be disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites
GordonFreeman 0 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Looks like rain Monday and Tuesday though? Any suggested cheap flight companies? Looking like YEN34,300 vs the 9,000 yen to get the night train there with my JR pass... Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 the night train it is then Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 he's still on the train. Link to post Share on other sites
GordonFreeman 0 Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Actually, I did Hakuba instead as there was a tiny bit of fresh snow and some cold days. All good Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 nice one...not looking good for this weekend Link to post Share on other sites
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