Niseko Now: Friday 29th March 2019
- Mar 29, 2019
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 945cm
Posted on Friday 29th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
It is cloudy this morning but some blue sky and sun (perhaps more as the morning goes on) and also there is a little more snowfall to report as well.
Should be a fine day I reckon.
There will be a 'Spring Fireworks' display at Niseko Grand Hirafu (lower part of the Sennoki course) from 7pm on Saturday evening. I like fireworks.
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Niseko Avalanche Report:
Mountain base 6am: -4℃, slight snowfall. Moiwa800m: -6.8℃, WNW5.86m/s. Annupuri1000m: -10.3℃, W5.4m/s, 250cm snow depth. Hirafu1000m: -10.0℃, N5.3m/s. Kutchan weather station: -6.8℃, ENE1.3m/s, 89cm snow depth. Benkei cape: N11m/s, Kamui cape: NNE3m/s, 1014hPa, 1.3m waves.
The atmospheric pressure gradient is shelving and the wind is calming down. The temperature remains low and snow depth in high elevation stays. The avalanche risk is moderately high during the morning. 25cm or thinner surface slab avalanches are to be expected in leeward 40° slopes around 1000m elevation. Sun and temperature may affect the slabs and result in a wide range simultaneous slide. Cracks, up to 3m depth, are hidden under the new snow, beware as they are difficult to see from above.
Glide avalanche risk from 1000m elevation is still low, however it is strongly recommended to stay away of the valley bottoms. Thaw at the base of the mountain will progress, beware of collapsing snow-bridges. All gates are scheduled to open. Be well prepared and ask the ski patrol’s advice before stepping our of bounds. New snow is shallow but good. Have a great day.
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Ski resort operation information: Friday 29th March 2019
Subject to change due to weather conditions
Niseko Grand Hirafu
Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 335cm
- Base: 100cm
Ski lifts operation news:
- Ace Number 1 pair, King Number 4 and Ace Number 4 pair lift closed
- Plans to be open until Monday 6th May
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Niseko HANAZONO Resort
Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 235cm
- Base: 150cm
Ski lifts operation news:
- All lifts open
- Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April
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Niseko Annupuri
Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 260cm
- Base: 90cm
Ski lifts operation news:
- Jumbo Number 2, 3 and 4 pair lifts closed
- Plans to be open until Monday 6th May
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Niseko Village
Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 260cm
- Base: 90cm
Ski lifts operation news:
- Community Chair and Morino Chair closed
- Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April
Niseko Now 2018-2019 season |
Data as of Friday 29th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 945cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 91 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (29th December) November 2018 snowfall 84cm reported on 8 days December 2018 snowfall 333cm reported on 26 days January 2019 snowfall 285cm reported on 25 days February 2019 snowfall 198cm reported on 20 days March 2019 snowfall 45cm reported on 12 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.