Niseko Now: Monday 27th November 2017
- Nov 27, 2017
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 21cm
Snowfall at base this season 183cm
Posted on Monday 27th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
Hello everyone on this Happy Monday, with four more days left in November.
I'm very happy to report that the fantastic start to our season here in Niseko is continuing in style.
I have measured another 21cm of fresh snowfall to add to the report, bringing us up to a whopping 183cm new for the month so far.
And it is still snowing, though the forecast says we can expect it to stop and perhaps see sunshine later. We are still due to see that spike in temperatures tomorrow but it won't last long with snowfall due once again before the end of Wednesday.
Yesterday I heard some locals moaning about 'too much snow'. As I'm sure you'll agree, that really is just silly. They were suitably scoffed at for such silliness. :) I can't imagine ever thinking there's too much snow, just getting overly-excited about it; and perhaps somewhat tired shovelling it.
I have also been asked - is Niseko was busy yet? The simple answer is... no. I would imagine that those who are here right now are feeling very pleased with themselves. And a fair few of the folk out there sliding are likely people who are here to work for the season, rather than visitors. It may suddenly feel like mid-season, but in some ways things are still in gearing up. We're back to that 'can't believe it's still November' line of comments.
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What's planned to be open today in Niseko (subject to change):
Niseko Grand Hirafu
Lifts operating:
- Ace Number 3 Pair lift (8:40am until 3:30pm)
- Ace Number 2 Center Four quad lift, for transport up to the open course (8:30am until 3:10pm)
Courses open:
- Shirakaba
- Center Course
- Green
- Detour for beginners
- Kokutai
- Dai-ni-no-kabe
- Kogen
- Alpen
- Super (upper)
- Furiko
Niseko Annupuri Kokusai
Lifts operating:
- Annupuri Gondola (8:30am until 5:15pm)
- Jumbo Number 1 quad lift (8:30am until 3:30pm)
- Jumbo Number 3 pair lift (8:45am until 3:15pm)
Courses open:
- Utopia
- Shirakaba
- Paradise
- Junior
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Official resort snow depths as of Monday 27th November 2017:
Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono
Top - 210cm
Base - 85cm
Niseko Annupuri Kokusai
Top - ?cm
Base - 70cm
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Remaining planned season opening dates:
Niseko Village:
Friday 1st December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018
Niseko Hanazono:
Saturday 2nd December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018
Floodlit 'nighta' skiing schedule:
Saturday 9th December 2017 until Sunday 18th March 2018
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Data as of Monday 27th November 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 183cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (20th November) November 2017 snowfall 183cm reported on 10 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.