5 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 10 cm
Temperature: -5.3 °C
Wind: N 7 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 5 cm
Temperature: -2 °C
Wind: NNW 2 m/s
A calm morning under the blue sky. I went to Grand Hirafu yesterday a bit earlier , there was a queue of locals already at 8:15 am. Snow was light and super deep. I had one great run at Super course and lots at Hanazono.
I think today will be one of the great DAY of the season. There are still lots of fresh powder everywhere, and sunshine is forecast for this morning. Blue sky, fresh white snow and Mt. Yotei… Don’t forget to bring you camera!
Enjoy the sunshine and blue sky before the next storm comes.
– Maiko :)
