Niseko Now: Sunday 11th February 2024
- Feb 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 764cm
Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
8cm of fresh snow to report this morning.
I'm not feeling too good this morning, so forgive the brief words today.
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Niseko Avalanche Report
Mountain Base 6am: -5°, 10cm new snow in the last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: -10.4°, N4.4m/s(18m/s gusts at dawn) 30cm snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m:-10°, snow depth increasing, poor visibility,. Annupuri 1100m: -11.7°, NNW0.7m/s. Village 1000m: -10.4°, N3.2m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -11.3°, WNW7.0m/s(18m/s@3am). Hanazono 3 : -8.6°, N2.1m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NNW14m/s. Kamui Cape: NNW10m/s, 1017hPa, wave 0.7m.
The atmospheric pressure gradient steepened overnight, winds and snow increased and we had 30 to 40cm of snowdrift development above the 800m tree line. Although slab formation is weak, based on tests and data evaluation the general avalanche risk is low. Avoid cutting under knolls and cornices though, there is the possibility of causing an avalanche. Gates will open depending on lift operation. Remember that outside the gates is not part of the ski resort. Inside the gates is though and there are rules to be followed. If the width of isobars narrows expect snow storms. Be careful of a sudden weather change. The mountains are a dangerous environment and sometimes even your knowledge and experience wont help. Always be cautious. The snow isn't too bad. Is your beacon on? Have a good day.
Niseko Now 2023-2024 season |
Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 764cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 247cm reported on 24 days January 2024 snowfall 298cm reported on 24 days February 2024 snowfall 99cm reported on 11 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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.