Niseko Now: Sunday 2nd December 2018
- Dec 2, 2018
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 4, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 16cm
Snowfall at base this season 120cm
Posted on Sunday 2nd December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
A very happy Sunday morning to you.
With some heavy snowfall in particular during the morning yesterday, I have another 16cm to add since my last report. My friend at the resort was claiming 30cm up top, and I can believe that. Nice.
There is fine weather this morning. The sun is shining and while there is still some cloud around the forecasts seem to point to a fine, clear day. It's quite chilly early on but going to warm up into positive numbers again later on... and then more so tomorrow and Tuesday, perhaps getting as warm as 8-9C at base.
The less exciting news is that it is going to get warmer starting from later today and that warmer spell might last a few days. Once we get past that, though, the snow should be back falling from Wednesday and the end of the week is looking very promising.
Oh and welcome to the season, Shirakaba Course at Niseko Grand Hirafu and the Banzai Chair lift at Niseko Village.
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Ski resort operation information: Sunday 2nd December 2018
Niseko Grand Hirafu
Part open
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 115cm
- Base: 60cm
Ski lifts operating:
- Ace Number 3 pair
- King Number 3 quad
- Swinging Monkey
- Ace Number 2 Center Four (for transport, last down at 4pm)
- Hirafu Gondola (for transport, last down at 4pm)
Niseko HANAZONO Resort
Part open
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 70cm
- Base: 50cm
Ski lifts operating:
- Hanazono Number 1 quad
- Hanazono Number 2 quad
- Hanazono Number 3 quad
Hirafu & Hanazono Courses open:
- Shirakaba Course
- Center Course
- Rinkan Course (lower area)
- Beginners Access
- Jumbo Course
- Yotei Sunset
- Parallel Course
- Silver Dream
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Niseko Annupuri
Part open
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 70cm
- Base: 40cm
Ski lifts operating:
- Annupuri Gondola
- Jumbo Number 3 pair
- Dream Number 1 quad
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Niseko Village
Part open
Official snow depth (reported by resort):
- Peak: 70cm
- Base: 50cm
Ski lifts operating:
- Upper Village Gondola
- Community Chair
- Banzai Chair
Niseko Now 2018-2019 season |
Data as of Sunday 2nd December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 84cm reported on 8 days December 2018 snowfall 36cm reported on 2 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.