Heavy snow started to fall late yesterday and we had over 20cms overnight with plenty more up top. Back country will be amazing with light waste deep powder areas to find. Winds have eased off from last nights storm and should be around 20km/hr and reaching 30km up top. Most lifts should be spinning with the Terrain Park open by mid morning.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 26th march 2009
Yesterday was amazing. Beautiful sunny weather and fresh dry powder to ski on. It was waste deep in areas off piste with the groomed runs like it were mid winter. A partially cloudy day ahead with a possibility of late snow showers. Fantastic conditions and wind speeds around 15km/hr should see most lifts spinning and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning. Visibility is variable with possible snow today. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 15 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 24th march 2009
The Conditions out there today are epic, the sun is out with over a foot of fresh powder on the mountain. The Cloud will be coming over this arfternoon with snow to start falling tonight.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Niseko Snow Report 24th march 2009
Moderate snow fell yesterday with about 15cms here at the base. Its still snowing and should continue into tonight. Winds reaching up to 40km/hr may see some top lifts closed. Visibility is variable and wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 23 up top with a maximum temperature of minus 5 degrees at the base. The forecast suggests below zero temperatures to hang around for the week with on and off snowfalls right through to Sunday.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Niseko Snow Report 23rd march 2009
Recent shower activity has given way to snowy conditions at around 6:30 this morning and should continue through the day. This latest storm cycle and gusting winds may see some lifts closed up top today.Visibility is variable and wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 22 up top with a maximum temperature of minus 2 degrees at the base.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Hanazono Niseko Snow Report 21/3/09 Mandarin
Generally light to moderate winds this week. Conditions this week may warm up a little at first before the next snow storm cycle delivers some cooler temps and good on and off snow falls for the week....
Niseko Snow Report 21st march 2009
Generally light to moderate winds this week. Conditions this week may warm up a little at first before the next snow storm cycle delivers some cooler temps and good on and off snow falls for the week....
Friday, March 20, 2009
Niseko Snow Report 200309
The fog has lifted today making for good visibility. A partly sunny morning is expected. So get out and enjoy some sensational groomed spring runs or hit up the Stomping Ground Terrain Park. Winds around 20km/hr should see most lifts spinning. Access to all runs is available and all are open. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 21 up top by this afternoon with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees at the base.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 19.03.09
Mild temperatures felt today should hopefully drop by tonight which should see some snow about the resorts. Much like yesterday firm terrain will soften as the day continues. Conditions today should see most lifts spinning and the terrain Park open by mid morning. Wind speeds are around 20km/hr and reaching 35 at times. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 4 up top with a maximum temperature of 5 degrees at the base. Visibility is variable.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 18.03.09
Yesterday saw the sun come out in the afternoon for great visibility. Today should be a mostly cloudy day ahead with southerly winds around 30km/hr and getting stronger up top. Temperatures cooled last night firming the snow pack and all runs are open with plenty of snow around the mountain.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 17.03.09
All runs are open with plenty of snow around the mountain. Most lifts should be operating and the Terrain Parks open by mid morning. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 9 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base. Visibility is variable. Going back country, have required safety gear and understand the inherent dangers. For updates and gate status check with patrol and lift stations.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 14.03.09
Heavy snow followed by milder temps has the terrain a little wet this morning. Temps will drop this arfernoon which should see some snow fall through to tonight and tomorrow.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 13.03.09
Winds in Niseko are around 20 to 30km/hr and we should see most lifts spinning. Some lifts are closed in March however access to the runs are still available through other lifts. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 11 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base. Visibility is variable. Access to back country has not been open. For updates and gate status check with patrol and lift stations. Have required safety gear and understand the inherent dangers out there.
HANO SLOPESTYLE PRO #4 – PRESENTED BY QUIKSILVER
HANAZONO STOMPING GROUND, NISEKO, JAPAN
¥200,000 PRIZE MONEY UP FOR GRABS
MARCH14th 2009
EVENT SCHEDULE
Entries close at 4pm Friday 13th March.
NOTE:- a maximum of 60 men SB + 60 women SB, Skiers and Grommet’s will be taken, so please be quick to enter to avoid disappointment.
Saturday
March 14th. 7:45am 9:00am Registration & Bib distribution- Hanazono Restaurant
9:00am 9:15am Park/ Course Inspection (Side slipping only, no fast riding)
Warm-up 9:15am 9:55am Park/ Course Open for Training (Speed/ Landing Checks etc.)
10:00am Riders Meeting (Riders Area, bottom of Hanazono Stomping Ground)
QUALIFYING 10:30am – 11:30am Heat # 1 (Womens SB + All Skiers)
11:40am Heat #1 Qualifying Results Posted at Riders Area
11:40am – 12:40pm Heat # 2 (Mens SB)
12:50am Heat #2 Qualifying Results Posted at Riders Area
12:50pm – 1:20pm Park/ Course Open for Training (Speed/ Landing Checks etc.- Final
Qualifiers Only)
FINALS 1:30pm – 1:40pm Women SB Final- “1st Run”
1:42pm – 1:56pm Men’s SB Final- “1st Run”
1:58pm – 2:08pm Skiers Final- “1st Run”
2:15pm – 2:25pm Women SB Final- “2nd Run”
2:27pm – 2:41pm Men’s SB Final- “2nd Run”
2.43pm Skiers Final- “2nd Run”
4pm Presentations- Outside “Hanazono 308”
*Note – all times are subject to change according to competitor numbers, weather and course maintenance.
*Note – Riders area will be set up at the base of the park – please check this area for updates to event information.
LOCATIONS
Event registration FUSION Retail Store- Hirafu, Hanazono- Hanazono 308
Stomping Ground Event
Event presentation Hanazono 308 – Outside
DIVISIONS
Open Men Snowboard Grommet SB Boys ENTRY FEES 2,500 yen
Open Women Snowboard Grommet SB Girls
Open Skiers Grommet Skiers
FORMAT
* Riders will be split into 2 heats which will each run for 60 minutes
* Heat #1 Skiers & Female SB
* Heat #2 male Snowboard
* Top 6 Open Female SB & Top 4 Female Grommet SB + Top 6 Open Skiers & Top 4 Grommet Skiers
will advance to the Finals from Heat #1
* Top 10 Male Snowboarders & Top 4 Male SB Grommet’s will advance to the Finals from Heat #2
* Finals will consist of 2 judged runs with their best scored run only being taken for final placing
* Riders will be cleared to drop by the starter only.
* Lowest Bib number will drop first at start of heat. In the finals, start order for the 2nd run will be reversed.
PRIZE POOL Total Cash Pool of ¥200,000
Men’s Snowboard winner- ¥70,000
Women’s Snowboard winner- ¥60,000
Skiers winner- ¥70,000
Grommet (1994 or later) Boys / Girls- Quicksilver Products
ENTRY
Download Adult Entry Form
Download Junior Entry Form
Fusion @ Hirafu
NISS Desk @ Hanazono 308
NHR Office – Phone 0136 21 6655 Fax 0136 21 66 57
events@harmonyresorts.com
¥200,000 PRIZE MONEY UP FOR GRABS
MARCH14th 2009
EVENT SCHEDULE
Entries close at 4pm Friday 13th March.
NOTE:- a maximum of 60 men SB + 60 women SB, Skiers and Grommet’s will be taken, so please be quick to enter to avoid disappointment.
Saturday
March 14th. 7:45am 9:00am Registration & Bib distribution- Hanazono Restaurant
9:00am 9:15am Park/ Course Inspection (Side slipping only, no fast riding)
Warm-up 9:15am 9:55am Park/ Course Open for Training (Speed/ Landing Checks etc.)
10:00am Riders Meeting (Riders Area, bottom of Hanazono Stomping Ground)
QUALIFYING 10:30am – 11:30am Heat # 1 (Womens SB + All Skiers)
11:40am Heat #1 Qualifying Results Posted at Riders Area
11:40am – 12:40pm Heat # 2 (Mens SB)
12:50am Heat #2 Qualifying Results Posted at Riders Area
12:50pm – 1:20pm Park/ Course Open for Training (Speed/ Landing Checks etc.- Final
Qualifiers Only)
FINALS 1:30pm – 1:40pm Women SB Final- “1st Run”
1:42pm – 1:56pm Men’s SB Final- “1st Run”
1:58pm – 2:08pm Skiers Final- “1st Run”
2:15pm – 2:25pm Women SB Final- “2nd Run”
2:27pm – 2:41pm Men’s SB Final- “2nd Run”
2.43pm Skiers Final- “2nd Run”
4pm Presentations- Outside “Hanazono 308”
*Note – all times are subject to change according to competitor numbers, weather and course maintenance.
*Note – Riders area will be set up at the base of the park – please check this area for updates to event information.
LOCATIONS
Event registration FUSION Retail Store- Hirafu, Hanazono- Hanazono 308
Stomping Ground Event
Event presentation Hanazono 308 – Outside
DIVISIONS
Open Men Snowboard Grommet SB Boys ENTRY FEES 2,500 yen
Open Women Snowboard Grommet SB Girls
Open Skiers Grommet Skiers
FORMAT
* Riders will be split into 2 heats which will each run for 60 minutes
* Heat #1 Skiers & Female SB
* Heat #2 male Snowboard
* Top 6 Open Female SB & Top 4 Female Grommet SB + Top 6 Open Skiers & Top 4 Grommet Skiers
will advance to the Finals from Heat #1
* Top 10 Male Snowboarders & Top 4 Male SB Grommet’s will advance to the Finals from Heat #2
* Finals will consist of 2 judged runs with their best scored run only being taken for final placing
* Riders will be cleared to drop by the starter only.
* Lowest Bib number will drop first at start of heat. In the finals, start order for the 2nd run will be reversed.
PRIZE POOL Total Cash Pool of ¥200,000
Men’s Snowboard winner- ¥70,000
Women’s Snowboard winner- ¥60,000
Skiers winner- ¥70,000
Grommet (1994 or later) Boys / Girls- Quicksilver Products
ENTRY
Download Adult Entry Form
Download Junior Entry Form
Fusion @ Hirafu
NISS Desk @ Hanazono 308
NHR Office – Phone 0136 21 6655 Fax 0136 21 66 57
events@harmonyresorts.com
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 12.03.09
First tracks will be amazing this morning. The last 24hrs has seen wintry conditions return once again. The resorts have been blanketed in powder snow overnight. Visibility will be variable with snow continuing in the morning and a mostly cloudy day ahead.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 11.03.09
Scattered snow showers started to fall at around 11am yesterday becoming heavier overnight. Snow has covered the resort and there was around 15cms to wake up to here at the base with more falling up top. Temperatures were below zero overnight. Moderate westerly wind conditions may see some top lifts closed. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 23 up top with a maximum temperature of -4 degrees at the base.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 10.03.09
Yesterday was a partly cloudy day and we had some snow about the peak overnight. Generally light winds this morning should see most lifts spinning with winds are likely to increase this afternoon. Freezing level is at 400 metres and should drop to 0 by this afternoon. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 16 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 09.03.09
Strong winds over the weekend have eased off and it should be a great day of skiing and boarding. The terrain is compact on groomed runs and wind swept in some areas. The Terrain Park is in top condition with competitors practising for Saturday's Hanazono Slope Style no 4. presented by Quiksilver. All runs and lifts are expected to be up and running. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 11 up top with a maximum temperature of 2 degrees at the base. Visibility is variable.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 07.03.09
The first week of spring has seen all types of conditions. Powder snow to start, sun with shower periods yesterday giving way to cooler temperatures and snow this morning. Strong westerly wind conditions across all resorts may see some lifts close today however reopening as wind speeds ease off through the week. Visibility is variable, sun tomorrow with low cloud and snow to follow. Going back country, have required safety gear and understand the inherent dangers. For updates and gate status check at lift stations and seek patrols advice.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 06.03.09
It was a mostly sunny day yesterday with some back country skiing still above knee deep. Be prepared for all types of weather today. Winds are forecast to be very strong up top with snow and shower activity on the lower parts of the mountain this afternoon.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 05.03.09
It was an amazing day yesterday with the a dusting of fresh snow overnight. Generally light winds today with the temps warming up to just above freezing at the base.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 04.03.09
Yesterday saw fresh tracks all over and some hip deep powder off piste. Another beautiful day and we may see some light snow later. Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 12 with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees at the base. All runs, lifts and Terrain Parks are expected to be up and running. Westerly winds should be generally light at around 15km/hr which should see most lifts spinning and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning. Good visibility this morning may vary with some cloud cover this afternoon.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Backcountry Powder Safety in Niseko
With a mere 8% water quantity, Niseko snow is always drier, providing some of the most exhilarating powder skiing and snowboarding experiences anywhere in the world. It is not unusual for guests to find themselves enveloped in snow, or as we say, "experiencing the White Room", as they bounce their way down the slopes
Niseko : Terrain Park Slope Style Pro
The Hanazono Stomping Ground plays host to Boarders and Skiers rail jamming ang getting max air in Niseko Japan..
Niseko : Backcountry Powder Safety
With a mere 8% water quantity, Niseko snow is always drier, providing some of the most exhilarating powder skiing and snowboarding experiences anywhere in the world. It is not unusual for guests to find themselves enveloped in snow, or as we say, "experiencing the White Room", as they bounce their way down the slopes.
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 03.03.09
There was no sign of spring yesterday except some sensational sunshine in the afternoon. It was a chilli night with over 10cms settling at the base. The terrain is powdery overall and visibility is variable with low cloud at times. Light west south westerly wind conditions around 15km/hr should see most lifts operational with the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning. Wind chill will bring temperatures down to around -18 with a maximum temperature of -2 degrees.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 02.03.09
A bluebird day yesterday for the first day of spring with fresh snow falling the past 2 evenings. We had around 10cms here at the base overnight and snow is still falling. The terrain is around a foot in depth off piste, powdery and compact on groomed runs.
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