First Big Winter Storm for the 2012-13 Season

Nov 27, 2012 | News, Snow Reports

The first big storm of the season hit Hirafu Village around 7:30 this morning. Strong winds and heavy snow has smeared everything with a layer of snow. It is difficilt to guage how much snow has fallen this morning but it is safe to say – a lot! As the wind dies...

Niseko Snow Report, 27 November 2012

Nov 27, 2012 | Snow Reports

*1cm of fresh snow as fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 07:10 today the temperature was 1°c. Blizzard This morning Hirafu is in the grip of a blizzard with strong winds and heavy snowfall. The warmer temperatures that moved into the region yesterday...

Niseko Snow Report, 25 November 2012

Nov 25, 2012 | Snow Reports

*8.5cm of fresh snow as fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 07:00 today the temperature was -4°c. Today’s cold temperatures and overcast conditions should ensure great snow condition again through out the region. Snow Forecast Get more information...

Niseko Snow Report, 24 November 2012

Nov 24, 2012 | Snow Reports

*14.5cm of fresh snow as fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 07:00 today the temperature was -4°c the coldest morning of the season so far. The low temperatures and light dry powder will make conditions superb on the mountain with top to bottom...

Grand Hirafu Opens with a Bang

Nov 23, 2012 | News

An amazing opening day!!! Not many people and incredible snow. Here are some images and a short movie. After a few laps we decided to stop and check out the opening ceremony. The first part of this movie is actually the priest yelling out a huge blessing! Here’s...