Niseko’s snow drought continued today with very minimal precipitation. The sun was out and our guides reported good, stable conditions in the backcountry. Great conditions today in the Sapporo area with reports of knee-deep powder reported today at Kokusai.
Snow and moderate to high winds expected overnight and into tomorrow (Saturday Jan/17) hopefully bringing fresh tracks back to Niseko for the weekenders!
Conditions Observed at Black Diamond Tours weather plot (250m) at 5:25pm
New snow in the last 24 hours: 0 cm
Total snow at base: 165 cm
Temperature: -5°C
Heading into the backcountry? Read the official Niseko Avalanche Report to assess conditions.