10 cm of fresh snow has accumulated in Niseko in the 12 hours to 7am.
Conditions at Hirafu midway station (820m)
Snowfall estimated: 10-20 cm
Temperature: -10 °C
Wind: WNW 8 m/s
Conditions observed in Niseko Town (139m)
Snowfall observed: 10 cm
Temperature: -6 °C
Wind: WNW 2 m/s
It’s still snowing outside but not windy anymore. I went to Niseko Village yesterday and had an awesome run at Limited course first, then another one at Mizuno no sawa. Then I moved to Moiwa around 11 am, Moiwa quad lift just opened!! I had 2 more amazing runs, snow was fresh, silky, dry and deep.
It will be the best DAY of 2017 if the top lifts and gates open today. Top lifts have been closed for a week, there must be so much snow and it’s untouched… And please check Niseko avalanche report if you are thinking about the gates. I might go to Grand Hirafu and try gate 3 again. (last time it was too foggy)
Snow will stop falling for while. Have a great powder day!!
– Maiko :)
