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 #1 niseko hit by sick storm Posted 02/01/2010 @ 12:07 |
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| #2 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 02/01/2010 @ 13:12 |
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awesome, going on 31st January - first time to Japan - lets hope it keeps up  |
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| #3 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 02/01/2010 @ 13:12 |
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| #4 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 16/01/2010 @ 12:33 |
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Taking measurements from Niseko Now, as of 16 January 2010 Hirafu is up to 8.3m of snowfall at village level so far this season.
The January snowfall is 3.9m and there's still another half to go  |
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| #5 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 30/01/2010 @ 08:38 |
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Taking measurements from Niseko Now, as of 30 January 2010 Hirafu is up to 10m of snowfall at village level so far this season.
Remember all the hoo ha about Whistler getting 5m in November? Well you won't hear too much about Niseko getting over 5m in a month because quite frankly it happens most winters. The January snowfall is 5.6m with one day to go  |
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MIKE RICHARDS
Passing on the Passion for Powder since 2002
CSIA (Canada) Level 2 Ski Instructor
PSIA (United States) Level 2 Ski Instructor
Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 - Ski Operations |
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| #6 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 30/01/2010 @ 10:30 |
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WOW !!!!!!  THATS SICK |
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| #7 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 12/02/2010 @ 08:06 |
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Taking measurements from Niseko Now, as of 12 February 2010 Hirafu is up to 12.1m of snowfall at village level so far this season.
And the February snowfall is already up to 1.7m |
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MIKE RICHARDS
Passing on the Passion for Powder since 2002
CSIA (Canada) Level 2 Ski Instructor
PSIA (United States) Level 2 Ski Instructor
Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 - Ski Operations |
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| #8 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 01/03/2010 @ 08:54 |
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Revision #1 (Last edited: 01/03/2010 @ 08:55) |
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Taking measurements from Niseko Now, as of 01 March 2010 Hirafu is up to 13.1m of snowfall at village level so far this season.
The February snowfall was a decent 2.6m even with a week of no snow at the end of the month.
The 20cm that fell on St David's Day (today, the national day of Wales) could be the start of a massive March in the Niseko Resort Area.
Fingers crossed. |
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MIKE RICHARDS
Passing on the Passion for Powder since 2002
CSIA (Canada) Level 2 Ski Instructor
PSIA (United States) Level 2 Ski Instructor
Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 - Ski Operations |
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| #9 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 01/03/2010 @ 12:27 |
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Hi Mike,
If you had too pick a month in season as your only month,which would it be ? |
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| #10 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 01/03/2010 @ 13:24 |
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| #11 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 01/03/2010 @ 14:10 |
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So Mike, you are on it ,thats for sure.
Would you pick hokkaido as the place to be in jan?with similar stats but less costs/crowds. |
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| #12 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 01/03/2010 @ 16:34 |
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It's a toss up.
Hokkaido in January will deliver the experience you see in the movies, but you'll be lucky to get any/many bluebird days for pics and views.
February is quieter with the exception of Chinese New Year week (but that doesn't always fall in February). Not as much snow - but that's relative:
February 2007 - 235 cm of new snow; 18 days with snow
February 2008 - 291 cm of new snow; 23 days with snow
February 2009 - 277 cm of new snow; 23 days with snow
February 2010 - 260 cm of new snow; 19 days with snow
March has less snow again but more sunny days.
Depends what you're looking for.
I've only skied on Hokkaido, but there's more than enough variety and challenge for me.
Nagano and Niigata on Honshu are more alpine but not as consistently powtastic as Hokkaido.
And outside of the Niseko Resort Area the prices are cheaper and the non-japanese visitation much less. |
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MIKE RICHARDS
Passing on the Passion for Powder since 2002
CSIA (Canada) Level 2 Ski Instructor
PSIA (United States) Level 2 Ski Instructor
Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 - Ski Operations |
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| #13 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 01/03/2010 @ 17:38 |
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Thanks for the replys on japan Mike,it sounds awe,really!!
(I was wondering if more so than canada BC? revelstoke)
I would be happy anywhere with fresh, but it sounds, as good as you can get anywhere, with trees .
I did hear the aussies were in,decades ago.
Will have to read some more of your adventures as the german feb 17th one was very interesting,not initially my choice of place but as you say, just great too be in the mountains.
Cheers |
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| #14 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 01/03/2010 @ 17:50 |
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You're welcome.
Had two great winters at Kicking Horse and Hokkaido is better.
Hokkaido Snow 2008-09 |
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MIKE RICHARDS
Passing on the Passion for Powder since 2002
CSIA (Canada) Level 2 Ski Instructor
PSIA (United States) Level 2 Ski Instructor
Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 - Ski Operations |
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| #15 Re: niseko hit by sick storm Posted 14/03/2010 @ 21:59 |
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Taking measurements from Niseko Now, as of 14 March 2010 Hirafu has hit its 'average' with snowfall at village level of 14.1m so far this season.
A metre has fallen in the first two weeks of March, with more forecast.
A 15m winter is a distinct possibility |
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MIKE RICHARDS
Passing on the Passion for Powder since 2002
CSIA (Canada) Level 2 Ski Instructor
PSIA (United States) Level 2 Ski Instructor
Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 - Ski Operations |
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