Niseko Now: Monday 4th March 2013
- Mar 4, 2013
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 10cm
Snowfall at base this season 1335cm
Weather overview Fine with some cloud
Wind
Light
Temperature -7C base / -12C top
Visibility Good
Posted at 8:53am on Monday 4th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
It may be March but I have another 10cm of snow to report from Hirafu this morning... Niseko isn't forgetting to be consistent, for now anyway.
There's quite a bit of cloud around but it's a fine morning and calm too. Annupuri have been reporting some stronger winds up top, but over here in Hirafu all seems fairly calm - the flags are taking a rest from being blown about, the sun is out. Yes, a nice morning. Feels like the cloud that is remaining might well clear up.
Hardly any snow on the forecast in the coming week - more sun and/or cloud - with a pattern of temperatures gradually warming up as the week goes on.
Avalanche Information
Niseko base 6am: -10C, 5cm of new snow. Weather sunny and calm. Moiwa 800m: -12C, 10cm new snow, minimal snowdrift development. Wind calm. Coastal data: wind SSE14/s, 0.5m waves, pressure 1016hPa. Annupuri peak: -14.5C. Wind is expected to pick up by 12pm, WSW 10m/s at 1500m.
All peak gates are expected to open at 10am. Do not traverse under cornices or stimulate knolls. On slopes above 1100m there is possibility of fracture from March 1st layer. Have you switched your beacon on? Are you carrying shovel? Probe? Headlamp? If not, avoid the valley bottoms. It is recommended you ski in the trees.
The snow is in great condition. Be careful of cracks and avoid hitting trees. Have a safe day.
Niseko Now 2012-2013 season |
Data as of Monday 4th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 92 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 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.