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Niseko Now

2012-2013 season

All data published in our daily reports is the snowfall observed by our trusted Niseko Now reporter at base areas of the Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu ski area in Kutchan Town, Hokkaido. Refer to the individual daily reports (links below) for a detailed commentary on the season.


Niseko Now: 2012-2013 season statistics


  • The total snowfall observed during the season was 1493cm

  • Fresh snowfall was observed at base on 114 days

  • 118cm of snowfall was observed on 11 days in November 2012

  • 418cm of snowfall was observed on 27 days in December 2012

  • 443cm of snowfall was observed on 26 days in January 2013

  • 316cm of snowfall was observed on 24 days in February 2013

  • 164cm of snowfall was observed on 19 days in March 2013

  • 32cm of snowfall was observed on 6 days in April 2013

  • 2cm of snowfall was observed on 1 day in May 2013

  • The first snowfall observed at base was on 19th November 2012

  • The last snowfall observed at base was on 3rd May 2013

  • The most snowfall observed in one report was 45cm on 27th January 2013

Niseko Now: 2012-2013 season individual reports

November 2012


  • 118cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 11 days


December 2012


  • 418cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 27 days


January 2013


  • 443cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 26 days


February 2013


  • 316cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 24 days


March 2013


  • 164cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 19 days


April 2013


  • 32cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 6 days


May 2013


  • 0cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 0 days




Niseko Now: other resources

Other ski seasons


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