Lovely clear skies over the region once again this morning and just a light wind. Very pleasant, and we can expect high temperatures rising to around 10 degrees today at base.

Tomorrow is not expected to be as warm and there's some rain on the forecast later in the day, and we might even be treated to a bit snow at higher elevations. That's not expected to last long though and the sun will probably be back on Wednesday.

It's all very quiet now. It's almost worth checking it out just for that. The contrast with the bustle and energy of the peak season is very interesting.

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Official snow depth numbers and planned operating lifts at time of writing:

Grand Hirafu:
Top - 315cm
Base - 90cm

Ace Number 2 Center Four lift
King Number 3 Triple
King Number 4
(* Hirafu Gondola will open only on 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 29th April and 3-6th May)

Annupuri:
Top - 310cm
Base - 100cm

Annupuri Gondola
Jumbo No1 quad
Jumbo No4 pair

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Niseko Annupuri plans to be at least part open until Tuesday 6th May.
Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be at least part open until Tuesday 6th May.

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Niseko Hanazono Resort is now closed for the season.
Niseko Village is closed at the moment but plans to re-open between 26th April and 6th May (Golden Week).