Snowboarding in Japan? Maybe I should call this site raining in Japan?

Pretty much everywhere got rain last night. Back to the beginning in many places. Tokyo is almost warm enough for shorts. I'm thinking izakaya and sake tonight...it's killing me. Ullr, why hast thou forsaken me?

It's raining

Most of the resorts are reporting rain at lower and mid levels. Shiga, among a few others, has snow at higher altitudes. There is hope for tomorrow. Even Niseko may get some rain. I'd cry but that would just make what little snow is left melt.

Might be a night to listen to some old Louis Armstrong and drink sophisticated beverages.

Still too soon for snowboarding in Japan

Don't wax the board yet - with every positive powder prayer, rain seems to follow. Only Hokkaido seems immune or less affected by Ullr's rage (global warming). Next week will tell - Nagano and Niigata have a shot at snow but they also have a shot at rain. Cover your bets - Colorado has powder.

Raining in Hokkaido?

Rain is predicted for the weekend in Hokkaido. It won't take much to wash away the light snow. Hopefully the slow start isn't a forecast for another poor winter.