Hanazono Ultimate Niseko Official snow depth on the 31st of January in Hanazono at 800 metres above sea level is 345cms... The Base at 308 in Hanazono is 200cms and the backcountry snow depth off Mt Annapuri Peak East Face is 400 cms plus. So much snow this season in Hanazono and the Pow is so so light and super dry n fluffy.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Its a calm beautiful morning in Hanazono and we had 25 cms of fresh overnight in Niseko
The Kissmark cup kicks off this morning in the Stomping Ground Half Pipe in Hanazono Niseko. 17 lifts are up and running with gates opening around 10am. Wind chill is down to -22 with a top of -5 degrees. Westerly winds tending southwesterly should be around 15 to 25km/hr. More significant snowfalls are forecast to begin late Sunday.
Its dumping Pow now in Hanazono Niseko & Light snow fell most of the day yesterday.
Light winds and snow are forecast for the weekend with heavier snow forecast early next week. Most lifts should be up and running with gates and the terrain park opening around 10am. Temperatures have dropped a little and wind chill is down to -24 with a top of -5 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 15 to 35km/hr.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Checking out the snow depth at the base in Hanazono Niseko Japan
Samara is checking out the Base snow depth at Hanazono 308 (which is at 308 metres above sea level) in Niseko Japan.....
8.74 metres = Total Fresh Snowfall since lift operation began on Nov 21st
8.1 metres = Total Fresh Snowfall in Niseko from Dec 14th to Jan 17th
Compiled from Niseko Now! Daily Resort Snow Report on snowjapan.com
There should be some good skiing and boarding up top today in Niseko.
The outlook suggests light snowfalls right through the weekend with moderate winds which is good news for the Kissmark Cup and Hokkaido Half Pipe Championships on here at Hanazono this weekend. 17 lifts are up and running with gates and the terrain park opening around 10am. Wind chill is down to -20 with a top of -1 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 15 to 30km/hr.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
another 15cms of fresh here at the base in Hanazono Niseko with more falling up top.
Going back country, ensure you have all required safety gear. Avalanche risks have occurred and high knowledge out there is imperative. Visit the link on skihanazono.com. front page. Adventure Park activities are open. Lifts are subject to wind conditions today. Wind chill is down to -32 with a top of -9 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 35 to 50km/hr.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Fresh tracks were found on the weekend in Niseko with great conditions
We have had 5 - 10 cms overnight and Winds are forecast to pick up tonight and easing around Thursday. Good snowfalls are predicted. Some fresh turns on the lower parts of the mountain in Strawberries and blueberries will be ideal over the next few days.
Jacksons in Hanazono Niseko - Headcam
Climbed the Peak in Niseko then dropped down the East face into Jacksons on the way to Hanazono...
Sunday, January 24, 2010
CAFÉ 1 AT Hanazono 1 Lift in Niseko
Need a quick coffee, hot chocolate or a snack in Niseko? We have made it easy for you to take time out to fuel up with the introduction of Café 1 at the base of Hanazono 1 lift in Niseko. 1st trax at Strawberrys or Blueberry's then chill with a 100yen Hot Chocolate daily from 8.30am to 10am before you head up to Hano 3.
Climb the peak and Shred some super dry pow... 20cms dumped last nite at the base..
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Fantastic powder snow in Niseko yesterday and to top it offd we have had another 10cms of fresh
Snow is expected right into next week with winds forecast to pick by Monday bringing heavier falls. Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. Gates should open by 10am. Wind chill is down to -22 with a top of -5 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 15 to 30km/hr making for a great day.
Friday, January 22, 2010
We had 15cms of fresh overnight and around 45cms uptop in the last 24... Pow Central
Adventure Park activities are running. Most lifts should be spinning.
Wind chill is down to - 28 degrees with a day time high of - 7.
Westerly winds should be moderate around 20 to 30km/hr however gusting up top at times. Snow is forecast right through the weekend making for good powder turns.
Wind chill is down to - 28 degrees with a day time high of - 7.
Westerly winds should be moderate around 20 to 30km/hr however gusting up top at times. Snow is forecast right through the weekend making for good powder turns.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The snow is falling quite heavy now in Niseko and the winds are strong up top
Its snowing now and Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. Adventure Park activities will be open. Wind chill is down to a very cold -31 with a top of -9 degrees. West northwesterly winds should be around 25 to 40 km/hr, strong up top.
Snow is expected over the next few days.There are many activities in The Adventure Park. So if you are not up for a go on one of these then you can try snow-rafting, snow-tubing and tobogganin
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Another great day again yesterday out on the mountain in Niseko
The forecast suggests some possible brief showers turning to snow.
Around the mountain: Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running with some opening later due to wind at the top of the mountain. Snowmobiling and Adventure Park activities will be fun and open. Wind chill is down to -11 with a top of -2 degrees. Southwesterly winds tending westerly should be around 15 and gusting to 50km/hr.
Cooler temperatures and snow are suggested for the next few days. Purchase your lift tickets here, check out the live music and enter the draw to win a summer vacation.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A beautiful day yesterday with fresh tracks to find around the mountain
We had some light snowfalls overnight and we should see a partly sunny day ahead.
Around the mountain: Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. The peak gates should open by 10am. Wind chill is down to -17 with a top of -2 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 10 to 30km/hr during the day.
Winds are forecast to pick up tonight and ease off by Wednesday afternoon. Snow is forecast about the top of the mountain tonight and tomorrow morning with lower snowfalls expected around midday.
Monday, January 18, 2010
It was another amazing Sunday, bluebird with fresh powder to ski and board in Niseko.
We had light snow overnight freshening things up a little.
Around the mountain: Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. The peak gates should open by 10am. Wind chill is down to -18 with a top of -4 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 10 to 20km/hr making for a great day.
A change is due Tuesday night bringing warmer temperatures. They should drop by Wednesday night With good snowfalls expected.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
We have had some of the most awesome days of powder skiing and boarding. Conditions are at their best.
Around the mountain: The Half Pipe opens today and the Big Air is on. Most lifts should be up and running with top lifts opening a little later. Wind chill is down to -26 with a top of -7 degrees. West northwesterly winds should be around 20 to 40km/hr and easing as the day continues.
Very deep conditions in the back country, amazing snow the next couple of days will be excellent.
The Amazing Powder Conditions continue, super light and super deep here in Niseko, what a season.
Massive amounts of the super dry white fluffy stuff in Niseko over the last 24hrs. With 60cms up on the peak. Top lifts shut now due to high winds but when they open bring a snorkel.. :))))))))
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Epic turns yesterday in deep fresh powder with sunny skies. 30cms overnight at the base it is another powder day
Epic turns yesterday in deep fresh powder with sunny skies. 30cms overnight at the base it is another powder day.
Around the mountain: Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with top lifts opening a little later. Wind chill is down to -29 with a top of -10 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 20 to 35km/hr.
A good fall of snow is forecast for tonight, with snow continuing right through weekend.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
It is dumping big fluffy dry flakes everywhere. We got to wake up to 40cms of fresh.
Around the mountain: Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with gates opening by 10am. Register for the Terrain Park Series, Big Air. Check out www.skihanazono.com. Wind chill is down to -22 with a top of -6 degrees. westerly winds should be around 15 to 25km/hr.
Good snowfalls should continue right into tomorrow and lightening up over the weekend. Fresh tracks for a couple of days.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
A very good dump of snow is forecast to roll in tonight bringing extremely cold temperatures and dry snow through the week
Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with gates opening by 10am. Register for the Terrain Park Series, Big Air. Check out www.skihanazono.com. Wind chill is down to -20 with a top of -6 degrees. Northerly winds tending north westerly by the evening should be around 15 to 30km/hr.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Fresh snow fell all day yesterday in Niseko and we have had around 20cms in the past 24hrs with more up top
The backcountry has some waist deep areas.
Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with gates opening by 10am. Try snowmobiling and adventure park activities here they are a lot of fun. Wind chill is down to -18 with a top of -5 degrees. West southwesterly winds should be around 5 to 15km/hr.
Light snow is forecast today easing tonight. Heavier snowfalls with very cold temperatures down to -17 are due Wednesday night.
This weekend is the Big Air and Winter Music festival. Check out skihanazono.com for more information.
Monday, January 11, 2010
It was a fantastic weekend delivering over 50cms of fresh snow and waist deep in the back-country.
Around the mountain: Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with plenty of competitors getting ready for this weekends Big Air. 10cms overnight. Wind chill is down to -20 with a top of -6 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 10 to 20km/hr.
The outlook suggests continual snowfalls with a low pressure system forecast to pass later in the week which is looking like it should deliver very cold temperatures and plenty of the white stuff our way.
Check out www.skihanazono.com for this weeks events, make a booking or register for the Terrain Park Series Competitions.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Niseko : Powder TV goes Kendo
Training Kendo & using a Katana are all part of the daily training ritual that these students go through with their 83 yr old Master. Close by is Niseko which has awesome deep powder snow with a long season. Niseko (; -chou) is a town and ski resort located in Abuta District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. Niseko is widely regarded as the best ski resort in Japan for three main reasons: weather, size and infrastructure.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Celebrity chef Neil Perry in Hanazono Niseko
Samara Tanton has a chat to celebrity chef Neil Perry about the tasty culinary delights in Niseko Japan.
10cms of fresh snow in the village of Niseko overnight with more falling on the peak
Around the mountain: Most lifts should be up and running. Light snow is forecast all day. The Terrain Park will be open by 10am and all adventure park activities are in full swing. Wind chill is down to -17 with a top of -4 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 15 to 25km/hr.
More significant snowfalls are forecast mid next week.
The Big Air is on Next Saturday and The Australian Symphony Orchestra will play in 308
Friday, January 8, 2010
The wind has died off, it’s a beautiful day in Niseko and most lifts across Mt Annupuri should be spinning.
A cloudy day ahead. The Hanazono Terrain Park with will be open by 10 and is not short of next weeks Big Air enthusiasts practising. Wind chill is down to -18 with a top of -3 degrees. Light snow should develope later today into the weekend.
First lifts at Hanazono in Niseko are at 8:30 purchase your all mountain/day pass here. Check out the new Slide in slide out café. and grab a 100 yen hot chocolate.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
High winds and light snowfalls overnight have made for windswept surface areas today. There will be pockets of fun and it’s a beautiful sunny morning.
Around the mountain: Lifts are scheduled to be spinning however strong north easterly winds may see some open later in the morning as wind speeds decrease. Snowmobiling, sledding and tubing run everyday.
Wind chill is down to -16 with a top of -2 degrees.
A chance of sun for tomorrow morning with cloud and light snow forecast through the weekend.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
A great morning out yesterday in Niseko on dry snow, we had a dusting overnight and it’s snowing now.
Check out some back country White Room Powder guiding while we look around the mountain: A cloudy day ahead with
Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast are forecast which may see some lifts closed. Wind chill is down to -6 with a top of 0 degrees.
The outlook suggests some sun for Thursday with winds easing. Friday, partially sunny and possible light snow for Saturday.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A great morning out yesterday another good dump is expected to start to fall later today.
Most lifts are set to be spinning with the terrain park open for practise before the Big Air. Peak gates are scheduled to open.
Very strong northeasterly winds are expected this afternoon and should ease considerably by Thursday night. Wind chill is down to -17 with a top of -3 degrees.
Friday is shaping up to be the pick over the next few days with a chance of some sun and good fresh lines.
Monday, January 4, 2010
A perfect day yesterday in Niseko, smiles everywhere with fresh lines in the sun
10cms overnight and its shaping up to be another great one with light winds.
Light snowfalls are forecast for the day.
We should see most lifts and the terrain park up and running.
Wind chill is down to -16 with a top of -1 degree.
A change is due tonight which may bring some stronger winds and snow about the peak tomorrow.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
An awesome New Years with some wild stormy weather. Niseko has been dumped on, over a metre in the past 24hrs.
High winds are expected today which may see some lifts close and wind drifts developed in the back country.
Wind chill is down to -19 with a top of -1 degree. North Westerly winds should be around 35 to 55 km/hr.
Wind chill is down to -19 with a top of -1 degree. North Westerly winds should be around 35 to 55 km/hr.
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