Niseko Snow Report

Annupuri Avalanche Injured 3 Skiers

It has been reported that 3 skiers have been injured in another avalanche in Annupuri, part of Niseko United. The incident happened at the last gully before the cornice. All skiers were experienced and survived the 300 metre slide, albeit with injuries. Niseko Avalanche Safety We don’t want to sound like a broken record but [...]

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Opening Weekend 2009/10

It was a massive opening weekend on and off the hill. To get the season officially underway the super crew at Wild Bills kicked it off with their opening, crazy as always! The 2000yen nomihodi (all you can drink) filled the bar with a mix of locals and new and old seasonal staff. As with [...]

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Niseko Snow Reoprt – 14th April 2009

The warm weather yesterday (around 16-20 deg) has really melted a lot of snow on the lower half of the mountain with some bear patches appearing. The mountain is still allowing you to rid down to the base, but it will be short lived if the warm weather returning towards the end of the week.

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Niseko Snow Report – 5th April 2009

For those of you that don’t know, Hirafu normally build a descent park to enjoy that last snow of the season and work on perfecting those last moves before make your way to New Zealand or Australia. This year is no different, it is now open on skiers right of Ace #3. Make sure you [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – March Round Up

Niseko really turned it on this month with some big dumps and sunny days, it has without doubt been the best part of the season! More snow fell yesterday with almost 10cm being recorded. At village level it was pretty wet snow for Niseko but you have to take what you can get at this [...]

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Niseko Snow Reoprt – 26th March 2009

The extra snow that we had all been expecting missed us over night. Overnight the resort did get a small dusting up top so that is where you will find the best snow conditions. From the peak the southerly and western faces will be a little crusty form the sun, so your best chance for [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – 25th March 2009

What is going on? With another 15 or so cms over night today was a fantastic spring day. A great day to get up the peak or into the back country for those last pow turns, make sure you take your avi gear! With the weather pattern looking pretty good for the next few days [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – 24th March 2009

Fresh snow? Yer we said it! Around 10cm of fresh have fallen with expected snow to continue through the night. The temps have really dropped and the quality of snow is pretty good. If you are close to Niseko in the next few days we suggest you get out here because it should be pretty [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – 23rd March 2009

After a little rain yesterday with the warm air currents, today has chilled down a little and we are now getting a lite cover of snow on the ground. The temperatures are expected to stay cool throughout the week so with a little luck we will have light snow falls up to the weekend.

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Niseko Snow Report – 22nd March 2009

The Equinox graced us all last night so we can all expect the nights to shorten and the days to lengthen, finally! Warm air currents are expected for the rest of the week, however we can expect snow flurries early in day while temps are a little chilly. Avalanche danger is increasing with the warmer [...]

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Niseko Snow Report – 21st March 2009

Today is looking pretty clear, cold and windy all mixed in together! After showers of rain yesterday in the village and on the mountain it might be a good idea to spend the weekend parting in Sapporo or road tripping it out to Furano.

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