15 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 20 cm
Temperature: -12 °C
Wind: W 17 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 15 cm
Temperature: -7 °C
Wind: W 6 m/s
It looks very windy and snowy outside. It wasn’t too windy to stop lifts yesterday. I went to Moiwa, the gates was closed however there were tons of new snow and I enjoyed it in the resort. Snow was a bit heavy but great.
We need to check the lift status before we go out today. Wind is stronger than yesterday, it might stop some upper lifts. Please stay in the resort/courses today. And it’s super cold + windy, don’t forget your face mask and extra layer. I still set my DAY on tomorrow and take it easy today.
Typical winter system is set and more snow is falling.
– Maiko :)
Thanks Maiko, Going to Niseko with my Son in early Feb so anticipation is part of the fun :) Pat
Oh yea we are in the thick of it!
Thanks for doing this!
You’re welcome Troy – are you in Niseko at the moment? Going to be deeeep out there today if you can get up – lots of lifts likely to be on wind hold