Niseko Now: Monday 19th November 2012
- Nov 19, 2012
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 15, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 20cm
Snowfall at base this season 20cm
Weather overview Light snow, cloud
Wind
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Temperature 0C base / 4C top
Visibility Fair
Posted at 10:49am on Monday 19th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here.
Yesterday I noticed more than a few people around town with big wide smiles on their faces. A nice early season snowfall often does that.
It was snowing very nicely for most of the day yesterday - along with those very strong winds blowing things about and making it feel really cold out there - and by last night there was a good 10+cm of fresh snow lying around the Hirafu area. This morning that would be a good 20cm in places. Unconfirmed reports coming in of anywhere between 30-50cm up on the mountain. That sounds like it might be about right to me.
This morning conditions have calmed down considerably and we have seen some light snow falling and cloudy conditions.
Temperatures look set to remain close to zero throughout the coming week with more snowfall probably with us into tomorrow and on and off over the week - and things taking another step down colder by the end of the week.
Planned opening dates:
23rd November
Niseko Grand Hirafu
Niseko Annupuri
1st December
Niseko Village
8th December
Hanazono
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