1 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 10 cm
Temperature: – 11 °C
Wind: W 11.8 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 1 cm
Temperature: – 7 °C
Wind: W 4 m/s
I expected a wild morning but it’s calm right now in Niseko town. My friend said it was snowing but not raining and snow wasn’t that bad upper area.
A massive low pressure is covering Hokkaido. If you go riding today, better to go earlier. Wind is getting stronger and stronger, some upper lifts might be closed this afternoon and tomorrow. Please check the latest list status before you go out. Please drive carefully, road is extremely slippery.
This storm stays on Hokkaido till tomorrow night. I hope it leaves snow but not any disaster.
– Maiko :)
