Niseko Snow Report

By Rod White

Monday, 08 March 2010

5.30pm Wrap

Superb dry powder here in Niseko today with this North West air flow paying quality dividends. Snow resumed falling last night & persisted throughout today with this 24hr period accumulation around 30cm. All gates & lifts were open & Fujiwara Gate #4 was an absolute standout this afternoon with Knee deep January quality dry dust to trace plenty of lines to Jacksons ridge. There’s a very impressive week marked out for the lucky patrons of Niseko with extensive falls to persist into the coming weekend & several days ahead of classic cold air. Chill factors are around minus 24 & todays minimum still temp was a very chilli 15 below zero --- brrr Keep those powder sticks out --- there’s some deeper dust action coming our way so please ride wisely.

Statistics

As at 5.30pm / 08 Mar Lift Base Top Station
New Snow Overnight: 15cm 20cm
New Snow Past 24 hrs: 25cm 30cm
New Snow this Storm Cycle: 0cm 0cm
Current Snow Depth (cm): 200cm 360cm
Current Temperature (Degrees C): -8 -11
Wind Speed & Direction: 5K' NW 10k's NW-Chill Fact -24
Visibility: Good So So
Current Weather Conditions: Snow
No.of Lifts operating: Hirafu:15 Niseko Village: 5 Annupuri: 5
% of Mtn Terrain Accessible: 25 Lifts
24 hr Forecast: Snow
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Useful Links

  • For a webcam view of ACE #3 Lift right now, click here.
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