I love Niseko. We have had some great days of fresh to wake up to. The terrain is a little tracked out this morning. However with some more snow on its way we should hopefully see these areas filled once again. Most lifts should be up and running for the week with the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open mid mornings. Average temperatures are forecast to be around -9 and increasing to -3 mid week. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to -20 up top.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 27.02.09
Temperatures were below zero overnight and we had 15cms here at the base. The snow keeps on falling so the terrain is powdery and yesterdays tracks are being filled.
All runs, lifts and Terrain Parks are expected to be up and running. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 17 with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees at the base. South westerly winds should be around 30km/hr and gusting up top.Thursday, February 26, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 26.02.09
Another magnificent day out! Fresh tracks were found yesterday with a clearing in the afternoon for great visibility. There was a dusting overnight and it should be a mostly cloudy day ahead with snow falling.
Below zero temperatures overnight and we should see a minimum of -13 with a maximum of -5 degrees today. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to -23. Visibility is variable with low cloud at times.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 25.02.09
Temperatures were below zero overnight, and the terrain is fresh and powdery with over 20cms falling last night. However a little heavy on the lower part of the mountain. All runs, lifts and Terrain Parks are expected to be up and running. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 16 with a maximum temperature of minus 1 degree in the village areas. Westerly winds should be generally light this morning at around 15 to 25km/hr. Visibility is variable with low cloud. Going off piste, have required safety gear and respect the Niseko rules. Patrollers are working hard to keep you safe so for updates and gate status check with patrol and lift stations.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 24.02.09
Great conditions in Niseko with snow forecast to fall throughout the day. Temperatures were zero overnight, and the terrain is powdery, tracked in some areas and compact on groomed runs. All runs, lifts and Terrain Parks are expected to be up and running. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 16 with a maximum temperature of minus 2 degrees. Westerly winds due south westerly should be generally light this morning at around 20km/hr and possibly reaching gale force by this afternoon. Visibility is variable with low cloud at times. Going back country in Niseko, have required safety gear and respect the Niseko rules. Patrollers are working hard to keep you safe so for updates and gate status check with patrol and lift stations.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 23.02.09
The terrain is powdery and compact on groomed runs. North north westerly winds conditions around 15km/h should see most lifts spinning across all resorts and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to around minus 21 with a maximum temperature of -5 degrees. Going back country, understand what is potentially dangerous snow and how to use required safety gear. Avalanche hazards a very considerable from the past storm and wind. For more detailed information, gate status visit niseko.nardare/info or check with patrol.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 21.02.09
We have just seen a week of non stop powder snow fall. It has been awesome to be an early bird with a whole day of powder turns and getting waist deep off piste. We should see minimum temperatures around -13 with temperatures warming to 1 degree mid week. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to -23. Conditions across all resorts should see most of the lifts spinning with some closed this weekend. Winds are forecast to be moderate to strong and ease off through the week. The terrain park should be up and running by mid mornings.
Snowmobiles in Niseko
Get out in the open, feel the rush as you float along the vast amounts of fresh powder along this 16km track. The Nature Adventure Park is situated at Hanazono and has snowmobiling, snowtubing, snow rafting and sledding...
Snowmobiles in Niseko
Get out in the open, feel the rush as you float along the vast amounts of fresh powder along this 16km track. The Nature Adventure Park is situated at Hanazono and has snowmobiling, snowtubing, snow rafting and sledding...
Friday, February 20, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 20.02.09
Yesterday was awesome. The crew and I had first tracks in some amazing waist deep powder. Snowfalls were on and off last night freshening up the base for today.
Temperatures were zero overnight, and the terrain is dry and powdery. South easterly wind conditions today should see most lifts spinning this morning with a possibility of some closing this afternoon with winds reaching 50km/hr. The Stomping Ground Terrain Park should open by mid morning.
We should see a minimum of 9 with a maximum of 0 degrees at the base. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to -18. The lower runs will have better visibility today.
Going back country, carry required safety gear and for detailed information on today's avalanche and gate status, check with patrol and lift stations.Thursday, February 19, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 19.02.09
The last couple of days has seen impressive amounts of powder snow fall.
Moderate westerly winds around 20 to 30km/h should see most lifts spinning across the resorts and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning.
We should see a minimum of -15 with a maximum of -7 degrees. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to -26. Visibility is minimal up top. Going back country; carry required safety gear and for detailed information on today's avalanche and gate status, check with patrol and lift stations.Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 18.02.09
We had over 20cms of fresh Powder overnight covering up that Fresh Base from yesterday. Today should see a minimum of -16 with a max of -7. Visibiltity is variable but the fresh fluffy stuff just keeps on Falling.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 17.02.09
Now checking todays weather. Temperatures were below freezing. The terrain is powdery, powdery, yoo hoo powdery! And the snow cover is excellent. Visibility is variable with a touch of sun this morning. At the top of mountain we should see a minimum temperature of minus 12 degrees and a maximum of minus 5 at the base. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to around minus 22. Unlike yesterday winds have eased off opening the Hanazono area and some top lifts across the mountain. Risk of avalanche is high with new snow layer so gates may not open. Check with patrol for updates.
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 16.02.09
Temperatures were below zero overnight, the terrain is dry, powdery and may be wind swept in areas . Conditions across all resorts today should see most lifts spinning with a chance os some closing due to wind gusts up top. The terrain park opens mid morning. Moderate to strong westerly winds should be around 30 to 45km/hr. The average wind chill is down to around minus 23 with a maximum temperature of minus 5 degrees. Visibility is minimal. Going back country carry required safety gear an be cautious of the new snow layer. For detailed information on today's avalanche and gate status, check with patrol and lift stations.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Niseko - Hanazono Niseko has commenced a New Era
http://www.harmonyresorts.com Start your day at Hanazono and experience some of the best resort facilities Japan has to offer. The New 308 Day Center has proven to be an outstanding success and continues to attract the crowds everyday. Hanazonos North East aspect delivers an abundance of dry powder and provides access to the massive off piste / back country areas.The Hanazono basin provides Niseko's best equipped learning area, world class terrain park / half pipe and plenty of activities at its Adventure Park for the thrill seekers.
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 14.02.09
Looking around the mountain. Visibility is variable with mostly cloudy days ahead. Strong winds this afternoon and tomorrow should ease and be generally light for the week which may see some lifts closed however most should be spinning for the duration. Be prepared for a cold one tomorrow as wind chill could get as low as -30 up top and averaging out to -20 degrees for the rest of the week.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Take advantage of the dry snow on the groomed runs this morning in Niseko
Temperatures were below zero overnight. The terrain is powdery and compact on groomed runs. Conditions across all resorts today should see most lifts spinning and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning. Southerly winds are around 25km/h and reaching 60 km/h up the top by this afternoon which may see lifts closed. Wind chill is down to around minus 11 with a maximum temperature of 2 degrees.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The top of the mountain in Niseko will be collecting more so should be a great morning out
Temperatures were below zero overnight, the terrain is dry and powdery. North westerly winds around 25km/hr today should see most if not all lifts turning across all resorts. The average wind chill is down to around minus 17 with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees at the base. Visibility is variable, a partially sunny day ahead with on and off snow showers suggested.
Shaun White in Niseko Japan
http://www.skihanazono.com Samara has a chat to the Shaun White in Niseko Japan.....
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ニセコパウダーTV
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Yesterday in Niseko was a great with the sun shining
Below zero temperatures overnight. The terrain is powdery in areas with some icy patches. Light southerly winds at around 15km/hr should see most if not all lifts spinning across the resorts. The average wind chill is down to around minus 14 with a maximum temperature of minus 1 degree at the base. After FISS events held on the weekend the Hanazono half pipe is open to the public and is in top condition. A complete run of kickers, jumps, rails and boxes at the stomping Ground Terrain Park. So whether you are a beginner at this or advanced you will find your special spot.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Niseko had plenty of fresh new tracks to take all morning
http://www.skihanazono.com Generally light North north westerly winds today should see most if not all lifts spinning and the stomping Ground terrain Park open by mid morning. Wind chill is down to around minus 24 up top with a maximum temperature of minus 2 degrees at the base. Visibility is variable with a mostly cloudy day ahead and a chance of some sun.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Niseko Hanazono snow report 07/02/09
Another great day to be out on the mountain. We are heading over to the Hanazono Half Pipe where after intense training yesterday competitors from all over Japan are there to see who will take out the title for the 2009 Snowboard Kissmark Cup and The Hokkaido Half Pipe Championships.
Niseko Hanazono Half Pipe was pumping on the weekend
A fantastic day out today, sun and fresh snow. The Hanazono Half Pipe was pumping on the weekend with two FISS events and we had around 40cms of snow fall in the past 24hrs.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Niseko Sushi restaurant review
Nigel Abbott visits the amazing Nihonbashi and tastes the delights in Kutchan Japan
Friday, February 6, 2009
Hokkaido Half Pipe Championships at Hanazono Niseko this Sunday!
Below zero temperatures overnight has the terrain dry, powdery and compact on groomed runs. North westerly wind conditions across all resorts today should be generally light at around 20km/hr which should see most lifts operational and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open. Wind chill is down to around minus 19 up top with a maximum temperature of minus 4 degrees at the base. Visibility is variable, with a mostly cloudy day ahead. For out of boundary skiing and boarding, click on the link to the skihanazono.com website for the latest avalanche and gate information.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Good conditions across all resorts in Niseko today 05/02/09
Temperatures were below zero overnight, the terrain is powdery with some wet snow falling at the base. Groomed runs will be compact. Good conditions across all resorts today should see most if not all lifts running. The average wind chill is down to around minus 14 with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees. Westerly winds should be generally light at around 20km/hr however gusting at the top. Visibility is effected by continual snowfalls.. Going back country, avalanche hazards are high, ensure you have correct safety gear. Check the link on the skihanazono website for more detailed information, updates and gate status.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
20 cms of Fresh Pow in Niseko 04/02/09
The snow is falling in Hanazono and there was over 20cms of fresh Powder on the upper slopes since yesterday. The sun should creep out this afternoon and bring some Blue Sky our way. Will be some great powder stashes out there of the peak down to 308.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Niseko Hanazono snow report 03/02/09
Out of Gate 5 yesterday down to Hanazono saw some awesome deep powder stashes. It is another beautiful wintry morning of fresh snow to wake up to. 15cms fell here at the base with more falling at the top runs and filling tracks.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Hanazono TV's daily powder report
A chilli weekend just passed. Some fresh snow this morning with 25cms falling in the past 24hrs. Strong winds have eased off which should see the top lifts spinning today making for some of the best powder turns on the higher runs and north face.
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