Feb 29, 2012 | Snow Reports, Winter Sports
Sunshine…is that you? *8.6cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 6:50am today the temperature was -4°C. It is snowing lightly again in the Hirafu village and once again we are hoping for the weather to clear – conditions on the...
Feb 22, 2012 | Snow Reports
Wind Blown Stashes *2.8cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 7:15am today the temperature was -7°C. Presently overcast although possibly clearing later in the morning. Useful information from other places Accumulative snow fall to date,...
Feb 21, 2012 | Music & Nightlife, News
Last weekend the experimental live drum’n’bass/electronica group from New Zealand Shapeshifter came to Niseko Hirafu for two sold out gigs at the Tamashii Bar. We went to the the first gig on Saturday and enjoyed the smooth sounds and good vibes all...
Feb 21, 2012 | Snow Reports
Over 13 Meters Of Snow *7.1cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 7:55am today the temperature was -7°C. Another day and another dump of fresh, we have now clocked up over 13 meters in Hirafu village this season! Useful information from other...
Feb 18, 2012 | Snow Reports
Clear Skies *12cm of fresh snow has fallen since yesterday morning and at 7:00am today the temperature was -18°C. We have clear skies this morning, but the last few days of quick accumulation have left the steeper sections of the mountain a bit dangerous –...