Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1448cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Varied Temperature -2C base / -4C top Visibility Good Posted at 8:01am on Friday 29th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here An early report this morning before the lifts get going. It's a cloudy start to the day here. Temps dipped to just below freezing overnight and at the moment it is around 0 degrees here in the Hirafu base area. There's doesn't seem to be much of a wind this morning here so fingers crossed all of the lifts will be open as planned, though the report below is saying that there's stronger winds above 1000m and the forecast is telling us to expect windier conditions later on from around lunchtime. It's also saying that the clouds might clear up as the day progresses too... For all of those interested in the Kutchan town official snowfall numbers that we have been following... March 2013 is currently on 116cm. So easily beating last season when the number was 79cm, but not as good as the two seasons before when we got over 2m of snow in Kutchan. As I always mention, this is Kutchan, not the resorts - where there's considerably more as per reported here each day. When the new SnowJapan site goes online soon, there'll be some more interesting numbers to take in and compare... oh, what a tease I am. :) Avalanche Information Niseko base 6am: -1C, no new snow, cloudy. Peak Data: not available. Coastal data: wind WNW11m/s, 0.8m waves, pressure 1011hPa. Annupuri peak predicted windspeed at noon: W15m/s. A weak cold front moved through and snow surface is refrozen. Above 1000m there has been a strong westerly wind, however there has been no significant snow drift development. General avalanche risk is low. All peak gates are expected to open at 9.30am. On steep slopes around 900m, such as Mikaeri Bowl, many more cracks are opening and existing are widening, as tension is relieved in the slope. From now the risk of full depth avalanches, starting around 900m-1100m, is increasing. Steep open slopes with no trees show evidence of past avalanche activity. Do not ride these slopes as there is strong likelihood they will slide again with devastating consequences for anyone caught in their path. As the mountain turns to spring, the snow becomes more difficult to ride. Group leaders need to plan safe routes to avoid bad snow. Don't overestimate your skills or experience, have a safe day. Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 29th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1448cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 105 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 153cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1448cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Varied Temperature 5C base / 1C top Visibility Good Posted at 8:44am on Thursday 28th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Hirafu and after a fine day yesterday, I have no new snowfall to report for you today. It's a mild morning here, about 6 degrees already, and there's a fair amount of cloud around and quite windy too. So just cloudy for the moment but there looks like a good chance we will have some rain falling later on in the day. Hopefully that will keep to a minimum. At the moment the forecast is telling us that there might be some snowfall early on next week, but I wouldn't hold out for anything significant. It is after all almost April! The top Wonderland lift at Niseko Village is not operating at the time of writing due to the wind conditions over there. Similarly the King Number 4, King Number 3 and Swinging Monkey lifts at Niseko Grand Hirafu and the top lift at Hanazono are stationary. Avalanche Information Niseko base 6am: 0C, no new snow, cloudy. Coastal data: wind S7m/s, 1.3m waves, pressure 1008hPa. Annupuri peak predicted windspeed at noon: SW20m/s. With the approach and passing of low pressure system a southerly wind will pick up and warm air flow into the area. Above 1000m the wind will be stronger and visibility will become poor. Gates 2 & 3 will be closed today. General avalanche risk is low. Risk of full depth avalanches around 1000m continues, avoid riding in their potential paths, like the valley bottoms. The snow in the trees is not good. The visibility is poor and it is hard to see the snow. Take care riding fast, hitting or falling into something. Beware cornices collapsing. As the snow melts snow bridges across creeks will begin to collapse. Take care crossing creeks, water temperature is very low. Please check information posted in front of gates and listen to patrols advice when passing through gates. Do not duck ropes. Do not enter off limits areas. Have a safe day. Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 28th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1448cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 105 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 153cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1448cm Weather overview Cloud, blue sky Wind Varied Temperature -1C base / -5C top Visibility Good Posted at 9:27am on Wednesday 27th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here The sun has indeed made an appearance and it looks like it will be the starring role today. There's some white fluffy clouds hanging around the mountain but lots of blue sky this morning and totally clear views of Mt Yotei in the other direction. A very nice morning here and currently around 0 degrees. A moderate wind but lifts all seem to be scheduled to open as planned this morning. Tomorrow will be a little warmer and there's a chance of rain which will hopefully turn into snow by the end of the day. Avalanche Information Niseko base 6am: -3C, no new snow, calm. Moiwa, Annupuri Peak: no data. Coastal data: wind S3m/s, 0.9m waves, pressure 1020hPa. Annupuri peak predicted windspeed at noon: SW15m/s. Calm weather due to high pressure system. Above 1000m, small amount of snow drift development on top 25 Mar layer from weak system yesterday. From snowfall data, general avalanche risk is lowering, however there is risk on steep open bowls that collect snow, like Kozan no Sawa main chute, of rider stimulated, fast running surface avalanche. Peak gates are expected to open at 9.30am. Niseko Rules only exist to protect the freedom and minimum safety of out of bounds riding. Although the local community cares about your safety, the Ski Resorts responsibility and authority does not extend to out of bounds areas. Please understand and respect the rules. Avoid getting caught in large scale avalanche, do not ride in the valley bottoms. Beware of cracks. Snow isn't too bad today. Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 27th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1448cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 105 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 153cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1458cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Varied Temperature -1C base / -6C top Visibility Variable Posted at 9:01am on Saturday 30th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just when we thought those resort snow depth numbers were on their way down, we get some new snowfall and we're back up to 5m at Grand Hirafu. Yes, another 10+cm here in Hirafu this morning which is a nice start to the weekend. Decent snow too by the looks so it should be a good morning out there. No wind problems either this morning and resorts look to be open as planned. This morning for weather conditions Annupuri resort has 'snow', Niseko Village has 'cloud' and Niseko Grand Hirafu has 'fine'! From where I'm looking 'cloudy with snow falling' seems to be the best description. Perhaps those differing reports only goes to demonstrate how varied weather conditions can be in the same region. Avalanche Information Niseko base 6am: -3C, 10cm new snow, broken particles. Yesterday 4pm windspeed at 1000m: SW18m/s, 8pm: 14m/s. Coastal data 6am: wind NW12m/s, 1.3m waves, pressure 1016hPa. Annupuri peak predicted windspeed at noon: W18m/s. Snow depth at 1000m: 400cm. Cold air has been flowing into the area with wind and some snow. Above 800m, leeward slopes, snow drift development turning to slabs. These are weakly bonded and will easily collapse this morning. Avalanche risk is High this morning. Be careful on steep slopes and around knolls, shallow(20cm)rider stimulated surface slabs avalanches sliding on 29th Mar layer will easily occur. All peak gates are expected to open at 9.30. Listen to patrols advice before passing through gates. It is recommended to carry self rescue equipment. Avoid riding alone. Avoid getting caught by a deadly full depth avalanche, dont ride in valley bottoms. Cornices are large and will easily collapse, dont get too close. Be careful of cracks. Snow is heavy but good. Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 30th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1458cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 106 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 163cm reported on 18 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature -1C base / -5C top Visibility Generally poor Posted at 2:35pm on Wednesday 3rd April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here [Originally posted earlier this morning - late appearance due to technical issues] Good morning from Niseko. It's a warm one this morning. Clearer earlier on but more cloudy now with some foggy conditions meaning poor visibility on some of the upper slopes today and that actually affecting some of the lifts including the top King Number 4 at Niseko Grand Hirafu, the top Hanazono lift and the Hirafu Spring Park as of 10:30am. It feels like it's going to warm up a fair bit more today and that's what the forecast is saying as well. A proper spring like feel to the air. The forecast sun for the day hasn't turned up but tomorrow the forecast is calling for similar sunny conditions - so perhaps it'll clear up by then. Perhaps not as warm. Getting quieter and quieter out on the slopes now! Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Village - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature -1C base / -5C top Visibility Generally poor Posted at 8:08am on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Yesterday winds ended up affecting some lift operations on the mountain again but it seems today the resorts are getting ready to be open as normal. Just a sprinkling of new snow, perhaps up to a few cm in places, but it's fairly wet. It's all a bit dull out there this morning actually with a fog on the mountain making visibility in places really poor. Just a slight wind at the moment at base. Perhaps a bit brighter tomorrow but along with it the chance of rainfall. Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Village - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Cloud, wet snow Wind Strong Temperature 1C base / -3C top Visibility OK Posted at 10:54am on Monday 8th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here We sure got a lot of rain over the weekend. Really heavy rain falling through into the middle of Sunday and I can't imagine it has done any favours for the snow conditions and hearing of some slides on the mountain as well. Wet sleet/snow was falling earlier on this morning and now a little later it snowing. Still wet though, but definitely colder than it has been. Strong winds are persisting today with basically most of the ski lifts closed at the resort areas that remain open for the season. Niseko Annupuri has been closed completely while just a few lower lifts at Grand Hirafu. All very limited. So from today it is just those two areas with Niseko Village taking a break until 27th April, when they will re-open for Golden Week, and Niseko Hanazono who have closed for the season. Tomorrow should be slightly warmer with a mix of cloud and the chance of light sleet/snow from time to time. Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - closed for the season Niseko Village - currently closed but will re-open between 27th April and 6th May Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 8th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Blue skies Wind Light Temperature 5C base / 0C top Visibility Excellent Posted at 1:56pm on Thursday 4th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here [Originally posted earlier this morning - late appearance due to technical issues] Yesterday was a really warm day out there and temperatures didn't dip much overnight - warmest overnight I can remember this year - and this morning we have lovely blue skies over the Niseko region. No doubt it will be a rather mild day once again, though perhaps not as much as yesterday. No new snow of course and the snow that is out there will be I would expect rather moist and slushy this morning. Still, there's lots of it. A moderate wind blowing on the Annupuri area means that they have their Gondola and Jumbo Number 4 lifts on hold, though other resorts appear to be operating as planned. We are expecting more sunny weather conditions over the next few days and it will remain fairly warm with perhaps rain on Sunday. The days of fresh deliveries of snow over this season? We shall see... Just four more days of the season over on the Niseko Hanazono area. Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Village - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 4th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Cloud, rain Wind Strong Temperature 0C base / 0C top Visibility Not good Posted at 8:10am on Sunday 7th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Ah yes, rain. It's raining this morning. It's all wet and windy I'm afraid, pretty wild conditions and not much fun to be out at all. Time for an onsen. Even if you wanted to ski or board today, you might be in trouble as while it's still early on word is that many if not all lifts on the mountain won't be moving this morning. Keep an eye on the official sites for the latest there. It'll probably warm up to around 10 degrees today and then gradually get colder into tomorrow but the strong winds will likely be with us tomorrow as well. Today is the last day of the season for the Niseko Hanazono area and also of daily operations at Niseko Village. Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Village - until Sunday 7th April and then 27th April until 6th May Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 7th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Strong Temperature 3C base / -3C top Visibility Variable Posted at 10:56am on Tuesday 9th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A cloudy day here in Niseko today. The top Jumbo Number 4 lift at Niseko Annupuri has been on and off a few times this morning due to a mix of poor visibility and wind, with the top lifts at Niseko Grand Hirafu also similarly affected by the wind. There's not many people out there on the slopes at all now anyway... it is feeling very quiet now and more businesses in the village are also closed for the season, you can feel everything starting to wind down. We're into the 'Final' lift ticket prices now... 8 hours at Hirafu for 2800 yen and 'all mountain' for 3800 yen. Taking a look at the forecast, we are going to keep fairly cold in the week and maybe even see some dustings of snow here and there higher up but it might well be falling as rain at base. Will keep you up to date! Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 9th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Blue skies Wind Light Temperature 5C base / 2C top Visibility Good Posted at 2:33pm on Friday 5th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here [Originally posted earlier this morning - late appearance due to technical issues] Today (or perhaps tomorrow depending on how smoothly the process goes) some big changes coming to SnowJapan - and the Niseko Now report too. Hope you like the new look. A short report this morning - another warm morning here and nice clear weather, though it might cloud over later in the day. Not much of a wind so we should be open as scheduled. Tomorrow very possibly more of the same before very possibly heavy rain is due around Sunday. Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Village - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 5th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1471cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature -1C base / -3C top Visibility OK Posted at 10:30am on Wednesday 10th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here More cloud this morning but some breaks in it as well over to the east, but generally just a cloudy day. But.... some snow too. Up to 5cm or so in places! The Gondola and top lift at Annupuri have been on hold due to wind conditions, and over at Hirafu we have the Ace Number 2 Center 4 and the King Number 3 lifts operating... with the top King 4 also not operating due to wind. Seems to be stronger over on the Annupuri side. Later on rain is due, to turn hopefully into snow - at least higher up - and that might last into tomorrow. We can't expect anything significant at this stage though of course. But it would be nice to see a new dusting all the same. Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 10th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1471cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 110 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 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 12cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com