No notable snowfall and development of snowdrifts could be observed in the past 12 hours and the general avalanche risk is moderate.
The snow is shallow and fast, remain in control and beware of hitting trees.
80cm thick slides from Jan 10th layer are still to be considered in knolls and steep slopes. Always keep the risk of avalanches in mind and avoid stopping in the middle of a slope or at the bottom of a gully.
Gates 2 (Annupuri), 4 (Fujiwara) and 6 (Moiwa) will open when ready, however peak hike will be restricted for another while. Please respect the ski patrol’s instructions.
Mountain base 6am: -10℃, 15cm of new crystal snow and no development of snowdrifts.
The snow is in very good condition.
The wind at the coast remained below 12m/s and waves below 2m.
The wind is forecasted to pick up by noon, beware of sudden weather changes.
Keep in mind that outside the gates is uncontrolled and unsupervised backcountry area.
Be prepared.
Have a nice day.
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Japan Snow Report -12th Jan 2011
Another minus 14 degree day in Niseko! But those who braved the cold and sniffed out some fresh were rewarded with deep dry stashes. Moderate to heavy falls on the way for Wednesday night, check in with us tomorrow to find out how much has fallen!
Niseko Avalanche Information - 2011.01.12
Annupuri 800m at 6am: -14℃ and slight overnight snowfall.
The winter weather pattern weakened and the wind has calmed down. The overall condition hasn’t changed much since yesterday.
Avalanche hazard is still not to be underestimated, especially in typical avalanche terrain in higher altitude.
Yesterday evening’s snowfall will consist a notable layer in the future snow accumulation and should be observed attentively in combination with today’s and the next few days weather transition.
Overgrown snowdrifts in south facing gully terrain, open steep faces or slopes with sudden gradient shift, such as the slopes under cornices in Higashi-One, are still very unstable and should not be stimulated. Traversing across those slopes is like deliberately causing a slide.
Avalanche risk is still to be highly considered today, carefully choose your touring route in all elevations.
Gate 1(L-ji), 4 (Fujiwara), 6 (Moiwa) and 7 (Ee-sawa) are scheduled to open at 9:30am.
Please follow the ski-patrol’s instructions.
The winter weather pattern weakened and the wind has calmed down. The overall condition hasn’t changed much since yesterday.
Avalanche hazard is still not to be underestimated, especially in typical avalanche terrain in higher altitude.
Yesterday evening’s snowfall will consist a notable layer in the future snow accumulation and should be observed attentively in combination with today’s and the next few days weather transition.
Overgrown snowdrifts in south facing gully terrain, open steep faces or slopes with sudden gradient shift, such as the slopes under cornices in Higashi-One, are still very unstable and should not be stimulated. Traversing across those slopes is like deliberately causing a slide.
Avalanche risk is still to be highly considered today, carefully choose your touring route in all elevations.
Gate 1(L-ji), 4 (Fujiwara), 6 (Moiwa) and 7 (Ee-sawa) are scheduled to open at 9:30am.
Please follow the ski-patrol’s instructions.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 11th Jan 2011
Another day of playing in the powder! 20cm fell overnight in Niseko and then we had light - moderate snowfalls during the day. The snowdepth at the top of Grand Hirafu is now 300cm! Moderate snowfalls forecast for tomorrow and more freeeeeeezing cold temperatures on the way. ;
Monday, January 10, 2011
Niseko Snow Report - 10th January 2011
Trust us! We did see the sun today! For about five minutes....Still fantastic skiing and boarding conditions with 20cm of fresh to play with in Niseko. Three backcountry gates are open but it's still a good idea to head out there with caution. More snow on the way!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
2 metres of snow in 48 hours in Niseko -- Jan 2011
It just keeps getting better! Another 50cm (at least!) fell in Niseko on Thursday night. Today was still windy and low visibility but if you were in the trees down low you could go go go! Further snowfalls are on the forecast for Niseko so it's don't pack those powder skis or board away just yet!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Japan Snow Report - 6th Jan 2011
Woah! An incredible powder day in Niseko. Waist to face deep powder as far as you could see....and ski! Further snowfalls are forecast over the next week - great news!
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