Prime Conditions
*12.7cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 7:30am today the temperature was -12°C. The weather has calmed down from yesterday with light winds and intermittent patches of sunshine continuing throughout the morning, conditions should be fantastic on the mountain.
Snow fall depth in Hirafu village, 13 January 2012
Useful information from other places
- Snow depth at the peak, 330cm
- Snow depth at the base, 180cm
- 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
Hoping to hike the peak where deep turns will certainly be found. After the long run down towards Hanazono we’ll then bust out a few jumps in the Hanazono Park.
After heading back to Hirafu a curry from Taj Mahal might be the go.
Recent shots
Took a drive into Kutchan yesterday and was amazed by the amount of snow around town.
Kutchan train station, 12 January 2012
Snow Covered building in Kutchan, 12 January 2012
Back in Hirafu
Buried house in Izumikyo, 12 January 2012
Rhythm snowclearing, 12 January 2012
Earlier today
Hirafu just before the morning rush for first tracks,13 January 2012
Snow Forecast
Get more information on Snow-Forecast.com.
Niseko snow fall data
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