Mike Pow 52 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Today was supposed to be opening day / weekend in the Niseko Resort Area. Unfortunately the snow that fell last month and earlier this month has all but disappeared below 700m. GN or long time Niseko watchers, when was the last time that Niseko missed a scheduled opening day? And did it impact on the season? Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I doubt it will have much impact on the season - unless of course it drags on and we get no(t much) snow. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Plenty of years haven't had enough snow by now to get lifts open and have gone on to be big snow years. I'm certainly not worried at this stage. If we get to the 2nd week of December and there's still very little I'd start considering it a very late start. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Curious to know when had Japanese ski-joh started opening so early. In my early years, no ski resort opened during Nov, whether Hokkaido or not. I understand it was to do with the big (re-)surge in popularity and The Bubble. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I know this doesn't apply to Japan because it isn't land locked but a warmer fall/early winter in Utah is usually a sign for a better winter. As the temperature stays warmer the water does as well and it collects more snow when the temps finally do drop. Link to post Share on other sites
sty 0 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Going there on 6th of Dec, the snow better be there Link to post Share on other sites
rider69 18 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 looks like it will start to turn on around next Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites
skiwi 0 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Looks like a significant system will finally effect Niseko on the 28-30th ish of Nov. So expect the lifts to be open around the last day of Nov/1st of Dec at this stage Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Remember Niseko can get more snow in one system than many Aus resorts get in a whole season. It'll come Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Lets hope that system comes soon and overnight, and then many more after it. Followed by sunny days. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Good to see you back with us Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 In GOOD years there aren't many sunny days in Niseko -- one of the key reasons it can stay good. Link to post Share on other sites
acpowman 0 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Yep, f@$! the sun, snow all the time ! Link to post Share on other sites
sand 17 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Originally Posted By: acpowman Yep, f@$! the sun, snow all the time ! my thoughts exactly Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hey MB Yes I have neglected this forum and concentrated on work but as the time draws near I can't keep away. Back to the thread, how about no sun but high cloud and no wind with good visibility. I do like a bluebird though. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 9 December already. Do you know where your children are? Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 When was the last time Niseko was so late? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Just been informed that my work visa has been approved Expect imminent arrival of deep, light powder Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Congrats. Don't forget your camera! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Excellent news Mike! When you arriving? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 2 weeks max hopefully Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 woohoooo yeah Mike let's shred the gnar Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Awesome news Mike! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: MikePow Just been informed that my work visa has been approved Expect imminent arrival of deep, light powder Great news mate!!! Enjoy it up there! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Thanks all. Won't be long Link to post Share on other sites
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