butatista 0 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Live in Okinawa, got two weeks from Monday off so can jump on a plane up to Hokkaido without too much notice...any recommendations for scoring the best pow in the next few weeks? Forecast's not looking great around Sapporo and anywhere west of it...was thinking Tomamu or Kamui might be the best bets (looking for somewhere with good slackcountry)? Cheers in advance for any advice. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Well hopefully next weekend is decent around Tomamu cos that's where I'm headed on the Sunday......many thanks to SJ n Tomamu for the free tix Although this time of year your best not to think of pow.....enjoy the fact you're out on snow and cross ur fingers for a late season surprise Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Interesting to hear how Tomamu will be end of season Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Asahidake for the best chance of avoiding the rain and getting fresh snow. Tokachidake if you're into touring. Link to post Share on other sites
butatista 0 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Cheers for the replies. Forecast says there might be a last blast at the end of next week so fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites
butatista 0 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Lads, weather looking potentially good for Thursday/Friday, only concern is the temperatures hovering around freezing...in your experience, does this kind of forecast make for a reasonably safe bet for snow? http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/hokkaido/akaigawa/kiroro-snow-world/snow-weather-reports Edited March 30, 2014 by SJ-David Link adjusted, please do not link to outside websites Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Bulletproof at a Tomamu today Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Spring on Hokkaido is definitely a suck it & see scenario Link to post Share on other sites
butatista 0 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 MP: yeah, it's an expensive mistake for me if I go and it's raining though...guess I'll wait on the forecasts another couple of days... TB: judging by the map, Tomamu looks like a wicked resort...think today's the last day they're running all the lifts.. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 On today's conditions you don't want to come here, especially with a beginner Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 MP: yeah, it's an expensive mistake for me if I go and it's raining though...guess I'll wait on the forecasts another couple of days... FYI Today's forecast called for rain up to 850m Rained earlier this morning, but been light snow since at my place (~ 300 m) Just starting to stick on the newly uncovered grass Calling for a freezing level above the top lifts in this area for Thursday and Friday. If they're right, then it's going to rain top to bottom. If they're wrong, then it's on like Donkey Kong Link to post Share on other sites
MagSeven 40 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Epic conditions today in Hokkaido, on the island of Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Ha ha It's not that bad Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 BOOK NOW! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Actually, no wait until Tuesday to take advantage of the better tax rates. Link to post Share on other sites
butatista 0 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 MP: yeah, it's an expensive mistake for me if I go and it's raining though...guess I'll wait on the forecasts another couple of days... FYI Today's forecast called for rain up to 850m Rained earlier this morning, but been light snow since at my place (~ 300 m) Just starting to stick on the newly uncovered grass Calling for a freezing level above the top lifts in this area for Thursday and Friday. If they're right, then it's going to rain top to bottom. If they're wrong, then it's on like Donkey Kong Cheers mate, good to know. TB: unlucky today mate...the expert powder zone they talk about on their website, presumably that's the grey trails on the map under the main gondola/skier's left of the Tower Express? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Yeah.....that's a no go as well......the whole mountain is ice bound!! If it was sunny today, line it has been the last week or so, then it would've been more fun. Slushy, soft and spring.....but yesterday was sunny....then froze overnight, today was the most horrible concrete conditions everywhere!! Mike: TBF Mag's pic is true where he was....I've seen the vid!! East of Sapporo, the coverage is getting thin. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 This coming weekend at Kiroro could be one for the ages. A well known snow forecasting site is calling for the freezing level to plummet back down to sea level, and for 11 cm on Friday 50 cm on Saturday Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'll have that!! Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 In writing and stamped with all necessary hankos please! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Snow forecast has Teine down for a good dump as well………would be nice if it happened, last full week of the season at Teine before they open only on weekends Link to post Share on other sites
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