10 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 10-40 cm
Temperature: -13.5 °C
Wind: W 20 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 10 cm
Temperature: -7 °C
Wind: W 6 m/s
Blizzard outside. Rain has changed to snow around 10 am yesterday, snow keeps falling and strong wind keeps blowing all snow.
This low pressure has grown, it’s now 944 hp, it’s as strong as typhoon. It might stop many lifts, buses, trains, air planes… Please stay safe inside the house. If you really want to go riding, please check the latest lift status. Again, many lifts are closed today. Relaxing at Onsen is recommended today.
Strong wind and heavy snow fall continue till tomorrow. Keep calm and wait for the day.
– Maiko :)
