0 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 0 cm
Temperature: -5 °C
Wind: NW 12 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 0 cm
Temperature: 0 °C
Wind: WNW 5 m/s
It’s raining outside in Niseko, but it’s not dark, I can still see the mountains. I went to Annupuri, had a few runs in O-sawa and A-sawa. A-sawa was a bit icy but O-sawa was nicely soft and fun.
I might go to Grand Hirafu for curving. Top lifts might be closed as It’s windy at upper area. At lower area, Snow should be melt and soft. I love curving on slashy snow!!
Temperature will drop down this afternoon. Hopefully rain will change to snow soon.
– Maiko :)