A Pinch And A Punch
*1.7cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 7:10am today the temperature was -16°C. After a few days of blue it looks likes the skies are returning to that Niseko grey we’ve all grown to love.
Snow fall depth in Hirafu village, 1 February 2012
Useful information from other places
- Snow depth at the peak, 375cm
- Snow depth at the base, 200cm
- JMA’s six hour precipitation forecast, possibly the most accurate weather map
- Real time lift operations.
- The latest Niseko avalanche report.
What’s happening today
Looks like we’re heading over to Niseko Village – colloquially known as Higashiyama. This resort is often overlooked but there’s some hidden gems to be found. It looks small on the trail maps, but there’s a bunch of groomed and off piste runs that you can spend days exploring.
Enchantment is a great run for all skill levels. Once you get to the bottom your choice of trails increases, but both Banzai and Koguma are our choices today.
K-Town Covered
Poor old Kutchan has had a hard winter so far, and it looks like the snow clearing budget is going to hit a new all time record.
A view of Kutchan's park golf course, train station and town gym - barely visible under a perfect blanket of snow
Kutchan Swimming Center
Kutchan Town Ski Ground - ¥500 per day
Most streets in Kutchan have been converted into windy trails surrounded by large deposits of snow
Niseko snow fall data
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