aussie andy 0 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and have never been to Japan. A friend and I are planning a trip to Niseko sometime this season and we could use some verification on when the season usually ends. We were thinking of leaving around March 20 and spending 3 weeks or so on the slopes, however another friend seems to think that this is leaving it too late. Could anybody shed some light on this? The March/April deal suits our timeframe, but we'd be devistated to get there and find slush and grass!! Happy trails amigos, thanks Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 *** I'D CHECK THE ARCHIVE REPORTS *** Niseko Now That will give you a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Come earlier... if you can... you should be here now in fact! Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 If you have the choice, earlier is better wherever you are I'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 yeah I wouldn't leave it that late. Definately study the Niseko Now Archives that will help you out heaps. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You won't find grass at that time but slush is almost definite. Although we can get some great late season falls (I remember one March where we got 40cm on the last day!) generally you'd expect temps to be getting above freezing most days at village level. In a 3 week stay at that time you'd almost definitely get some snowfall but don't expect the waist deep stuff of mid winter. You'd also almost definitely get some rain as well. Still if you don't mind spring like snow conditions with the possibility of a little powder (at least up higher on the mountain) the likelihood of plenty of fine and sunny days with few people on the slopes you can still have a great time. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native Still if you don't mind spring like snow conditions with the possibility of a little powder (at least up higher on the mountain) the likelihood of plenty of fine and sunny days with few people on the slopes you can still have a great time. He's from Melbourne - possibly used to what you call "spring" conditions. Almost certain to be not used to what Niseko can turn on when it really tries! Link to post Share on other sites
aussie andy 0 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 thanks heaps for the pointers guys, much appreciated!! Link to post Share on other sites
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