Niseko’s Snowiest December Ever?!
*14.2cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 7:20am today the temperature was -2°C.
Snow fall depth in Hirafu village, 31 December 2011
There has been a lot of press about the volume of snow fall that fell in December 2011 and it’s possible a record or two has been broken! That’s great news for Niseko and we will do a little investigation to see what the official Japanese sources say.
Our own data shows a *mean average of 510cm has fallen during December 2011, it certainly was a lot of fun to ride but not so much fun to clear off the drive!
This chart shows the daily snow fall in Niseko throughout December 2011.
Niseko daily snow fall depth for December 2011
Useful information from other places
- Snow depth at the peak, 290cm
- Snow depth at the base, 155cm
- Real time lift operations.
- The latest Niseko avalanche report.
What’s happening today
It’s New Years Eve! We are off for first tracks at the Annupuri ski ground and with a bit of luck Gate 1 and Gate 2 will be open and have some powder stashes.
The rest of the days activities will include a relaxing onsen at Yukichichibu followed by eating a few of their onsen cooked eggs.
Weather permitting there will be fireworks going off in Annupuri, Hirafu and Niseko Village at about ten minutes before the New Year starts.
Wonder In This Winter Land
Wonders never cease to amaze in Niseko. Here are some photos of things Glen has seen over the last few weeks.
Cycling in winter ..no big deal - Kutchan, 26 December 2011
Winter motorbiking ....what the #$#% - love the spikes, 29 December 2011
Snowman with a snow cap and snow poncho outside Kutchan train station, 26 December 2011
Snow removal keeping it real surrounded by fat flakes of snow in Hirafu village, 27 December 2011
Getting it done - Kutchan, 27 December 2011
Forecast
Get more information on Snow-Forecast.com.
Niseko snow fall data
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