shadowtec 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Radio center is a heap of small shops and stalls in Akihabara that sells electronic parts like chips tools etc. Now I live in the wasteland of Sydney where people in our stores still think that taking their picture steals their soul. I shit you not you can put your head next to theirs you will hear the ocean. But enough of that. I brought a few things and had a great time exploring the place... It was a great feeling to walk into a electronics store and not have a urge to abuse the sales staff. Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Quote: Now I live in the wasteland of Sydney where people in our stores still think that taking their picture steals their soul What?!? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 As of Sunday 13 February 2011 Niseko Hirafu village level measurements February snowfall SO FAR - 1.05 m Season snowfall SO FAR - 10.07 m Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Are we there (here) yet Mike? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 16 March. Can't wait Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Originally Posted By: MikePow As of Sunday 13 February 2011 Niseko Hirafu village level measurements February snowfall SO FAR - 1.05 m Season snowfall SO FAR - 10.07 m And more tonight!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 As of Sunday 27 February 2011 Niseko Hirafu village level measurements February snowfall SO FAR - 2.0 m Season snowfall SO FAR - 11.02 m Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 How does that stack up then for the time? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Quite well. The past 4 seasons March has dropped: 2007 - 210 cm 2008 - 30 cm 2009 - 154 cm 2010 - 271 cm Link to post Share on other sites
jackay 0 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hi there, Quite new here. Looking for some spring snow in Niseko, 1st of April. From the past data, it looks like there should be some decent amount of snow left by April? Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Just dont expect pow or Japanese culture or ..... Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Check out the Niseko reports here if you haven't already http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/niseko-now.php Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hopefully March might give us some winter back. Notice mention of it on the Niseko Now page today. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Originally Posted By: JackY Hi there, Quite new here. Looking for some spring snow in Niseko, 1st of April. From the past data, it looks like there should be some decent amount of snow left by April? Never had any issues with cover in the first week or two of April. Some lower snowfall years have issues near the end of April but normally we have a reasonable cover into early May. Be aware though that by 6 April Hanazono and Niseko Village ski areas will have closed for the season and Annupuri and Hirafu will have limited lifts running. Also although lifts continue running quite late many of the services will be shutting down near the end of March as well as many of the restaurants and bars. Foreign run ski schools and hire stores will also shut from 6 April. There may still be plenty of snow but so few people up here that businesses can't justify staying open. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 And then it starts puking on April 7th Link to post Share on other sites
jackay 0 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Originally Posted By: Go Native Originally Posted By: JackY Hi there, Quite new here. Looking for some spring snow in Niseko, 1st of April. From the past data, it looks like there should be some decent amount of snow left by April? Never had any issues with cover in the first week or two of April. Some lower snowfall years have issues near the end of April but normally we have a reasonable cover into early May. Be aware though that by 6 April Hanazono and Niseko Village ski areas will have closed for the season and Annupuri and Hirafu will have limited lifts running. Also although lifts continue running quite late many of the services will be shutting down near the end of March as well as many of the restaurants and bars. Foreign run ski schools and hire stores will also shut from 6 April. There may still be plenty of snow but so few people up here that businesses can't justify staying open. Thanks for the tips. My plan is to stay in Niseko for 5 nights, from 31/3 till 05/4. We planned in a busy schedule in other parts of Japan. I wish I could have more time for ski, but the mrs has a few words to say about that I'm tossing up between Niseko and Furano at the moment. What you guys reckon? Maybe I should start a new thread for this? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 As of Thursday 10 March 2011 Niseko Hirafu village level measurements March snowfall SO FAR - 1.22 m Season snowfall SO FAR - 12.29 m Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 As of Wednesday 23 March 2011 Niseko Hirafu village level measurements March snowfall SO FAR - 1.94 m Season snowfall SO FAR - 13.01m Great day today (23rd). 20cm overnight, snowed throughout the day, cold temps, very quiet, and the sun even came out for a bit Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Originally Posted By: JackY I'm tossing up between Niseko and Furano at the moment. What you guys reckon? Hey JackY, I've just finished my 2nd season in Furano and am now in Niseko, so here's my two pennies' worth:- Generally speaking Niseko gets more snow than Furano though last year Furano had it's biggest March snowfall for about 50 years. That said, Kitanomine (1 of the 2 ski zones that makes up the Furano resort) closes at the end of March so half of your terrain will be lost. Niseko is a much bigger resort with much more terrain, not to mention the off-piste fun to be had through the gates! & as Mike said, Niseko had lots of snow today (and yesterday) with more forecast for this week and next. I therefore reckon Niseko is a better bet given your schedule. Earlier in the season, I might have said otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Kitanomine at furano shuts on the 27th. Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Niseko is on my radar for next time. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Squaw Valley: 18.29 meters, so far...I'm just sayin Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Must be close to a record season then considering their average is only 11.4m!! 60% above the average!! La Nina is definitely good for that part of the world. Top part of Niseko recieved around 18m last season and that was only an average year....I'm just sayin Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 where be that? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Squaw is on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in California. Looks like an awesome area. And looks like this was a great year for them! Cali does seem to do really well in La Nina years. Link to post Share on other sites
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