雪ゆきの果はて

expression

last snows; snow remaining after the anniversary of Buddha's death

Refers to snow that lingers after the 涅槃会 (Nehan-e, the memorial service for Buddha's passing, typically February 15). The expression is poetic and seasonal, often used in haiku or literary contexts.

See also: 涅槃会 · 涅槃雪 (ねはんゆき)

• 涅ね槃はん会えが過すぎても、山やまには雪ゆきの果はてが残のこっていた。

  Even after the Nehan-e service, the last snows still lingered on the mountain.

• 雪ゆきの果はてが消きえると、ようやく春はるの気け配はいが感かんじられる。

  When the last snows disappear, the feeling of spring finally arrives.