10 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 10-15 cm
Temperature: -11 °C
Wind: WSW 7 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 10 cm
Temperature: -6 °C
Wind: WSW 2.4 m/s
Not many new snow has fallen last night, I don’t have to clear snow this morning, Wooohooo!! I went to Grand Hirafu yesterday. I had a great run at water fall gate, snow was in awesome condition in trees.
I hope snow has settled down last night and the top gates open today. Please read Niseko avalanche report before you go out. Snow condition is not equal and tricky after the big storm. Snow is packed hardly some parts and many gaps made by strong wind. Please ride carefully.
I can see the next low pressure on the weather map. Have a great day!
– Maiko :)
