Hakuba Now: Friday 16th November 2012
- Nov 16, 2012
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 31, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano
New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this season 25cm
Weather overview Sun and blue sky
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Visibility Very good
Posted on Friday 16th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here.
The ski resorts in Hakuba are enjoying the dump from a few days ago. Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba 47 and Happo-one will open this weekend 17th and 18th November for keen skiers and boarders.
Yes, Happo will be open as well for the weekend - just part of the top Panorama run.
Current temperatures are around 6 degrees Celsius, light breezes of 2m/s and a beautiful blue sky stretching across the resorts. Ski patrol did a test run and checked the courses today and the resorts have now designated areas which are safe for skiing.
All of the courses will not open as enough snowfall accummulated on certain parts of the mountain. Certain trails still have trees and debris, rocks and unsafe areas which are noticeable so definitely a no ski zone. Please be aware of the markings around the trails.
The weekend expects warmer temperatures and sunshine with some cloud however, but around the early hours of tomorrow morning fresh snow is expected. Sunday's outlook is clear skies with possible rain and snow in the evening.
Mother nature has kicked of this season early, a few weekends of early ski days is exciting for Hakuba residents and visitors.
We'll bring you any more information as we get it.
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Data as of Friday 16th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 25cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (15th November) November 2012 snowfall 25cm reported on 2 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.