Tallguydave 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi All, I've planned a solo trip to Nozowa Onsen and Hakuba for the last two weeks of Feb. From what I understand, this is outside of the peak period of Japan. I maybe asking a little much, but does anyone know where I can get a long term forecast (i.e. for the last couple of weeks of Feb) for these regions? I'm hoping for a bit of powder and not just spring skiing. Nonetheless, I've bought a new GoPro that should entertain regardless of the snow type. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi Last year March was pretty great at times if I remember. Do a search on here and also check out the daily reports from those areas to get an idea of how it has been then in previous years Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/hakuba-now.php http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/nozawa-now.php Link to post Share on other sites
Tallguydave 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks @tokyo Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 The start of April was also pretty good, I got an awesome powder day in about April 10th, up at Kagura. Of course you can't guarantee powder, but the end of Feb is still in with a good shout of having awesome conditions. I wouldn't class that as spring skiing although you may have swings and roundabouts in the weather that means one week its awesome and the next its not....roll the dice! long range forecasts are pretty ineffectual as the weather patterns change so quickly. Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 According to the latest long range forecast, January and February are looking colder than usual (40% chance colder than usual :40% chance normal : 20% chance warmer than usual) although TBH, I wouldn't read too much into that. I wouldn't say the last two weeks of Febraury is outside the peak period of Japan, rather its at the back end of the peak. I you are coming for two weeks I'd say there is a very good chance you will see some decent powdery conditions for at least some of your trip. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 It really varies from year to year. You can expect anything from rain and bullet proof ice to champagne chest deep powder. Cross your fingers and hope for the best! No need to worry about things you can't control! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Should go to Hokkaido instead and you wouldn't have to hope for good snow at that time, you'd get it! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 The most consistent snow on the planet! The most consistent snow on the planet! The most consistent snow on the planet! The most consistent snow on the planet! BOOK NOW!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 You missed 'powder' pie. It's The Most Consistent POWDER Snow On The Planet! And if you're only booking now you're too late. It's been all booked out since August last year! Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Rubbish. No it hasn't. I booked somewhere the day before yesterday for late February. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I thought it was obvious I'm only joking. No? Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post pie-eater 207 Posted January 6, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2013 Book now for 2015/2016!!!!!!!!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Don't worry about trying to book. Just buy a place so you're guaranteed a bed! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Buy now! Limited availability!!!! Funny. Anyway lets just hope it is a snowy March again. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Lol. Niseko also wins for wind! I remember mid-late February last year lots of grumblings of shut lifts and super windy conditions there for about two weeks. Who cares how much it snows if the lifts are on wind hold? Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Good point that, I would be seriously pissed with the amount of time the lifts stop up there. It's rare down here. Link to post Share on other sites
kmiller22 0 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Sorry for the late reply, I just joined. I've been to Nozawa in late Feb. the last three years. We skied two days each trip and had only one day out of those six that was not great, light rain and wind. Going back this year in a couple of weeks and hoping for the same weather. Link to post Share on other sites
smoothrider 2 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Pray to the snow gods. Mother Nature is one thing you can't control. Get there and let the snow gods sort it out. Food and drinks will be awaiting if Momma Nature isn't. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Sorry for the late reply, I just joined. I've been to Nozawa in late Feb. the last three years. We skied two days each trip and had only one day out of those six that was not great, light rain and wind. Going back this year in a couple of weeks and hoping for the same weather. ha! Last week I had pissing rain! Link to post Share on other sites
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