Saturday, January 31, 2009

Niseko pizza time

Italy has come to Niseko!!

Fresh Salads
Bread baked daily
Stone fired Pizza oven
Authentic Italian recipes
Delicious locally grown ingredients

Enjoy great food any time of day in a family friendly atmosphere. Breakfast, Lunch, Après Ski and of course Dinner. Mangiamo!!

Hanazono TV's weekly powder report 31/01/09

Temperatures should be below zero overnight, and the terrain mostly dry, powdery and compact on groomed runs.   Conditions across all resorts should see most lifts spinning for the week.  Temperatures should remain cool with the average wind chill down to around minus 17 with a maximum temperature of minus 1 degree later in the week.  Visibility is variable, with mostly cloudy days and snow falling . Going off piste, be careful not to traverse under cornices. For more detailed information on todays avalanche and gate status,  click on the link to this website.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Powder report Niseko 30th January

Temperatures were below zero overnight. The terrain is compact on groomed runs, and heavy off piste.   Fantastic conditions across all resorts today should see most, if not all lifts spinning and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning.   The  average wind chill is down to around minus 12 with a maximum temperature of minus 2.  Northerly winds should be generally light at around 10 15 km/hr. Visibility is good and could be effected by low cloud this afternoon.  Going back country, be wary of snowdrifts and unstable layers. For more detailed information, gate status and updates click on the avalanche link on the skihanazono.com website.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Thurs 29th Jan Niseko Snow Report

A fantastic morning out yesterday, groomed runs were smooth and fresh tracks were thigh deep in areas. The afternoon saw terrain getting harder and fast. Some light snow is forecast for tonight with temperatures dropping over the weekend hopefully delivering some more of the white stuff.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Awesome snow and weather in Niseko 28th Jan

Snow fell most of the day yesterday. It's just simply amazing here. Hanazono has had around 70cms of fresh in the past 24hrs. Be the first to grab some untracked terrain and jump on one of the free buses that leave Hirafu for Hanazono just before 8am ready in time for first lift at 8:20am.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Snow Report 26th january - Niseko Japan

Temperatures were zero overnight, and the terrain is dry and powdery. Good conditions today should see most lifts spinning with the Terrain Park opening mid morning. The average wind chill is down to around minus 20 with a maximum temperature of minus 3 degrees. West south westerly winds should be around 25km/hr and gusty up top. Visibility is variable with low cloud and snow falling at times.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Niseko Weekly Snow Forecast for 24th January

With around 20 cms falling last night and temperatures dropping the conditions should be great out on the Mountain over the next few days. At present the wind is moderate and it is dumping snow.


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