seemore 66 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Definitely still a few freshies to be found but snow is really heavy so trees are out for me might be hiking tomorrow unless we get some more snow Goz that run through the trees to the Cafeteria is tracked out Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Drove over the Chriselle's neighbourhood today for a surf and was surprised to see 30-40cms of snow (maybe more?) in Izu. I've never seen it like that before. Also, there were at least a dozen cars that people had abandoned in the middle of the road. What the **** is up with that? Even at 2:30 when I was coming home there were still a few of them left. I hope at the very least people who do that kind of shit get a firm telling off by the cops! If anyone is wondering, the waves were awesome today! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Funny how the really heavy snow avoided lots of skijo places - like here. Just a few cm during the day really here. Link to post Share on other sites
agillgren 13 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 We took the risk and drove to Tomamu way.. and it seems we found the new fresh snow in Hokkaido. Over 5cm here already and it looks like it's setting in for the night. Fingers crossed by tomorrow morning should be a nice covering. I've never seen a front here where the snow comes from the east/south before. Have a look at the JMA radar... Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Drove over the Chriselle's neighbourhood today for a surf and was surprised to see 30-40cms of snow (maybe more?) in Izu. I've never seen it like that before. Also, there were at least a dozen cars that people had abandoned in the middle of the road. What the **** is up with that? Even at 2:30 when I was coming home there were still a few of them left. I hope at the very least people who do that kind of shit get a firm telling off by the cops! If anyone is wondering, the waves were awesome today! I had that problem yesterday trying to drive around stuck cars, and even I pulled some out the way so I could bloody well get past. The police were there fluffing around trying do dig out 2WD cars that were obviously bogged down in the snow and had sod all chance of going anywhere. In the end the police gave in and went home. Today I also saw loads stuck in snow, lorries too. Most of the cars / lorries were either from Tokyo and surrounds or from other areas of Yamanashi. Thankfully most of the locals seem to not get them selves stuck. It is annoying though, because I had no problem driving through the snow, but had to wait and even help just so I can get by Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Drove over the Chriselle's neighbourhood today for a surf and was surprised to see 30-40cms of snow (maybe more?) in Izu. I've never seen it like that before. Also, there were at least a dozen cars that people had abandoned in the middle of the road. What the **** is up with that? Even at 2:30 when I was coming home there were still a few of them left. I hope at the very least people who do that kind of shit get a firm telling off by the cops! If anyone is wondering, the waves were awesome today! I had that problem yesterday trying to drive around stuck cars, and even I pulled some out the way so I could bloody well get past. The police were there fluffing around trying do dig out 2WD cars that were obviously bogged down in the snow and had sod all chance of going anywhere. In the end the police gave in and went home. Today I also saw loads stuck in snow, lorries too. Most of the cars / lorries were either from Tokyo and surrounds or from other areas of Yamanashi. Thankfully most of the locals seem to not get them selves stuck. It is annoying though, because I had no problem driving through the snow, but had to wait and even help just so I can get by Hey Snowdude.... I drove through your area yesterday. Coming back from Myoko the Chuo was closed from Suwa and the main road Route 20 was jammed up so I got into the back back roads up where you are. You sure did get a bunch of snow but the Beast Cruiser loved it. It's one time I wished for independent front suspension though as solid axle is pretty rough on the washboard snow roads. Took me ten hours to get home. Ya..BM.....the mountain here got a fair bit of snow. All the stuck cars were gone when I got home late last night. Interesting story........When I was going over that pass between Kofu and Fuji about 9:00 last night there was a light delivery truck blocking the road. The cops were there trying to figure out what to do so I offered my assistance. I had my offroad recovery gear in the back so I hooked him up, dropped into low, locked up the differentials and pulled him out of the way. Even got some cheers from the other cars in line....haha... LONG trip home though. That Chuo should never, ever, EVER....be closed....all that traffic going back to Tokyo has no where to go. Ironically, it closes at a whiff of snow. Monday morning and it's still closed..... Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 How long did it take, Chriselle? Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Which part? The truck pulling? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oh for crying out loud, it has been two days since the snowfall, and some of the expressways are STILL closed. (I'm looking at you, Joban. Have you no self-respect?) Let's get it together already! Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Its amazing that they don't seem to have any contingency plans for winter weather conditions in the Kanto area. In the UK (most parts of which get winters no worse than the pacific coast of Japan), when temperatures are below zero there are gritters out on all of the main roads (and quite a few of the more minor roads). I haven't seen any gritters at all in Kanto - even the main roads here in Tsukuba are just left to the elements. Black ice all over the place. Weather like Saturday's would still cause massive problems in the UK but the authorities would at least try to do some prep work for it. It didn't seem like anything at all was done here - they just told people to stay at home. I guess they just don't budget for it. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Chuo seems to be finally opened but still sections of the Fujigoko that goes around Mt. Fuji are still closed... For those of you using the expressways this is the reference site to see what's open or closed..... jartic.or.jp Just click on the area you want info for. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 That does seems pretty crazy. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 They opened the Chuo last night finally. Bulldozers were running late last night on route 17 here in Kobuchisawa trying in vain to clear the snow from the roads. It is frozen solid was -11 last night so the snow is like concrete. Here they seem to bulldoze bits and pieces with no real plan. Maybe not enough bulldozers or something. But the snow will not be cleared from the roads before the next storm Friday. My car is on 4WD all the time. The gritted all the roads before it snowed but it is so cold snd snowed to heavy it just settled on top of the grit and froze. Thing is heavy snow around this area is normal so everyone tells me so you would think they would be more prepared. The motorway not being open for two days though wtf. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Bulldozers were running late last night on route 17 here in Kobuchisawa Hey, that's ours!! Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Haha its ours now. They are out and about this morning too still trying to clear the roads. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Flights from Sapporo are delayed and cancelled.....it's been snowing all day and Teine has been quality......my mates are a bit worried they won't get back to Tokyo Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 unbelievable we need it here Link to post Share on other sites
agillgren 13 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Wow. Lucky Teine. That came out of no where. Blue skies here in the east of Hokkiado - but powder was found easily enough at a quiet resort (well so I was told). Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Tokyo got back to normal yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Boolugu Mez 3 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We arrived at Tokyo Narita on 6am Sunday - bad timing....... Flights coming in all day but none going out, trains not running, roads to airport closed. Managed to get out of the airport at 8pm on a train that took 3 hrs to get into Tokyo due to the backlog of stranded trains ahead. Lets hope some falls on the resorts, I don't want to have a holiday where the biggest snowfall I saw was in Tokyo !!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Heading back up the hill today......beautiful bluebird today, no new snow but there'll be plenty left from yesterday in the trees Got a mate in tow as his flight was cancelled yesterday and he has a bonus day on the snow 1 Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Cloudy here, light snow flurries, but the forecast was for clear blue sky and sun, so not sure what the weather will do today! Link to post Share on other sites
MagSeven 40 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Heading back up the hill today......beautiful bluebird today, no new snow but there'll be plenty left from yesterday in the trees Got a mate in tow as his flight was cancelled yesterday and he has a bonus day on the snow I'll be up there from about 12:30 if you're still around then. Looks like a beaut! A good day to explore! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 It's gorgeous up here......I'll be around but have the missus and her beginner friend with me as well so just a cruise day in groomers and the sides for me.....not much exploring Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Went to Maiko this afternoon for a ohisashiburi ski. Was fun, though snow isn't particularly good at the moment. A hint of spring in the air today. I hope that goes away, it's too early. Link to post Share on other sites
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