>> Conditions at 820m (Hirafu midway station):
12-hour snow 15 cm (estimated)
Temperature -4 °C
Wind NNE 12 m/s
>>Conditions observed 7 am at Village level:
12-hour snow 5 cm
Temperature -0.5 °C
Wind NNE 4 m/s
5 cm of new snow has fallen in the last 12 hours. Gray and windy morning.
I wend to Niseko Village early gondola yesterday morning. Sky was clear and mountains were shining in pink, courses were well groomed, fresh powder was still everywhere. I know it’s hard to wake up in dark, but if you want to get the worm, try waking up early next weekend:)
It seems like a bit windy day today. Wind is sometime good as it blows light snow and reset the tracks.
Tomorrow will be a calm and sunny day. It might be a good idea to hire a guide and have an adventure;)
PL: