10 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 10-20 cm
Temperature: -15 °C
Wind: WNW 8 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 10 cm
Temperature: -10 °C
Wind: W 2 m/s
It’s snowing and looks windy outside in Niseko town at 6 am. I went to Grand Hirafu early morning, last time for the season. New snow was not enough amount to cover all tracks from day before. However snow was great and deep in the trees such as Miharashi course:)
Today seems like same condition as yesterday. I might go to Moiwa as there are many trees which keep snow fresh and untouched. Or if the top lifts open, I might go to Wonderland in Niseko village as it was closed all day yesterday. Let’s keep our eyes on the lift status. It’s colder than yesterday, don’t forget your facemask and neck warmer.
Similar weather will continue for next 3 days then hopefully some sunshine late this week.
– Maiko :)
