Niseko Now: Tuesday 12th March 2013
- Mar 12, 2013
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 1389cm
Weather overview Light snow
Wind
Moderate
Temperature 0C base / -6C top
Visibility Varied
Posted at 10:00am on Tuesday 12th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
Just a few cm of new snowfall to report this morning and feeling milder than the same time yesterday. At the moment it is borderline 0 degrees and light snow is falling, wet variety. Hopefully we will avoid it getting too... wet.
It's due to be falling on and off today, and snow tomorrow too - hopefully a bit colder as well.
Moderate wind this morning and stronger higher up with top lifts again not moving this morning and a few others running at reduced speed. The Gondola at Hirafu was delayed a bit but doing it's thing now.
Avalanche Information
Niseko base 6am: -4C, trace of new snow. Moiwa 800m: wind NE10m/s, 5cm new snow, snowdrift development, -7C. Annupuri peak: -9.3C. Coastal data: wind W17m/s, 2.1m waves, pressure 1011hPa. Wind at 1500m is expected to be WSW20m/s at noon. Annupuri snow depth: 400cm at 1000m.
Peak gates will be closed today due to the strong winds above 1000m. Because of the ability for many people to enter the Niseko backcountry by ski lift, the decision whether or not to open gates is made conservatively through objective hazard evaluation to minimize danger for all users.
According to data and observation the general avalanche risk is lower than yesterday. However above 900m, from the 9th Mar pre-low pressure layer, there is danger of avalanche on leeward slopes and knolls. Take care not to trigger cornices and knolls.
The snow in the trees is not bad today but visibility not good. Be careful of cracks and holes. Gates other than 2 and 3 may open if conditions allow. Please respect ski patrols decision. Ducking ropes is a serious offence.
Niseko Now 2012-2013 season |
Data as of Tuesday 12th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1389cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 97 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 94cm reported on 9 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.