Calm before the next snowfall
*0.0cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 7:20am today the temperature was -13°C. Cold overcast conditions prevail * be careful outside as the roads and footpaths are very icy and dangerous.
Snow fall depth in Hirafu village, 21 January 2012
Useful information from other places
- Snow depth at the peak, 350cm
- Snow depth at the base, 170cm
- 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
With the lack of any recent snowfall it would be a good idea to get up on the mountain as soon as possible and enjoy a few freshly groomed runs – we will head over to Niseko Village and ride Snorkle and Wonderland a few times before riding top to bottom via Namara. After putting in the work on the groomers we will head over to Hanazono Ski Ground to check out the action at the Hanazono Freestyle Series – Jib Session
Another great free stlye event happening in upper Hirafu above the Welcome Center from 5pm at Herbies is their first rail jam competition of the year – there will also be a huge Toboggan jump session so get up there and check it out.
Daikan 大寒
Today is the coldest day of the the year according to the according to the traditional Japanese calendar which divides the seasons in 24 periods.
Yukoro Onsen in lower Hirafu village, 21 January 2012
Hirafu Village, 21 January 2012
And here are a couple shots from yesterday in case you missed any of the recent updates from Niseko.
Mt. Yotei looking amazing from the Banzai ski run in Niseko Village, 20 January 2012
Looking up towards Mt. Annupuri from the Niseko Gondola, 20 January 2012
Snow Forecast
Get more information on Snow-Forecast.com.
Niseko snow fall data
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