Winter is back! Temperatures dropped today and snow began to fall in the afternoon. A rain crust exists at backcountry areas near Niseko, with about 10 cm of blower snow resting on top.
Light snow expected overnight and into tomorrow morning (Thursday/Jan 29) with low winds and cold temperatures hovering around -10 C throughout the day.
Conditions Observed at Black Diamond Tours weather plot (250m) at 6 am
New snow in the last 24 hours: 2 cm
Total snow at base: 175 cm
Temperature: -11°C
Heading into the backcountry? Read the official Niseko Avalanche Report to assess conditions.