Niseko Now: Monday 3rd December 2012
- Dec 3, 2012
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 15, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 155cm
Weather overview Clear blue skies
Wind
Light
Temperature -5C base / -10C top
Visibility Excellent
Posted at 9:26am on Monday 3rd December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here.
Welcome to a fantastic bluebird morning in Niseko.
Not a cloud to be seen and lovely blue skies up there. A sight to behold. Winter in Niseko we don't get too many of these and so it's something you need to take in and enjoy when it comes. It is all looking stunning this morning. Wow!
Anyway, since my last report just a few cm of snowfall in the village. Without the cloud cover it is a particularly cold morning or it certainly feels it anyway. The thermometer says -5. Things are still set to warm up somewhat today and into tomorrow when we might still get that rain but hopefully soon becoming snow. Strong winds are expected as well. Once we switch into snow mode though, it does look positive for a run of days with decent snowfall, so the courses should soon be filled in and ready to track out again!
Niseko Grand Hirafu yesterday opened the Sennoki course and so along with the connection to Niseko Village becoming accessible, they now have 12 courses open and 10000m of rideable terrain.
Niseko Now 2012-2013 season |
Data as of Monday 3rd December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 155cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (2nd December) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 37cm reported on 3 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.