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.
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