Crazy Deep Powder in Niseko

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Hanazono in Niseko Snow Depth at 800 metres above sea level is 345cms

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Hanazono Ultimate Niseko Official snow depth on the 31st of January in Hanazono at 800 metres above sea level is 345cms... The Base at 308 in Hanazono is 200cms and the backcountry snow depth off Mt Annapuri Peak East Face is 400 cms plus. So much snow this season in Hanazono and the Pow is so so light and super dry n fluffy.

It's a calm beautiful morning in Hanazono and we had 25 cms of fresh overnight in Niseko

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The Kissmark cup kicks off this morning in the Stomping Ground Half Pipe in Hanazono Niseko. 17 lifts are up and running with gates opening around 10am. Wind chill is down to -22 with a top of -5 degrees. Westerly winds tending southwesterly should be around 15 to 25km/hr. More significant snowfalls are forecast to begin late Sunday.

Amazing conditions out on the mountain in Niseko with some fresh pow overnite to top up

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Thursday is looking good for fresh tracks uptop and in the backcountry... Be sure to carry all required safety gear...

Its dumping Pow now in Hanazono Niseko & Light snow fell most of the day yesterday.

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Light winds and snow are forecast for the weekend with heavier snow forecast early next week. Most lifts should be up and running with gates and the terrain park opening around 10am. Temperatures have dropped a little and wind chill is down to -24 with a top of -5 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 15 to 35km/hr.

Hanazono base snow depth is 190cm at 308 (which is at 308 metres above sea level) in Niseko Japan.....

8.1 metres =  Total Fresh Snowfall in Niseko from Dec 14th to Jan 17th

Compiled from Niseko Now! Daily Resort Snow Report on snowjapan.com

another 15cms of fresh here at the base in Hanazono Niseko with more falling up top.

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Going back country, ensure you have all required safety gear.  Avalanche risks have occurred and high knowledge out there is imperative. Visit the link on skihanazono.com. front page.  Adventure Park activities are open. Lifts are subject to wind conditions today.  Wind chill is down to -32 with a top of -9 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 35 to 50km/hr.

Fresh tracks were found on the weekend in Niseko with great conditions

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We have had 5 - 10 cms overnight  and Winds are forecast to pick up tonight and easing around Thursday.  Good snowfalls are predicted. Some fresh turns on the lower parts of the mountain in Strawberries and blueberries will be ideal over the next few days.

Check out the Headcam footage - skiing down to Jacksons in Niseko..

Niseko is the second snowiest resort on the globe boasting 16m of annaul snowfall, the snow is dry and deep and provides some of the most exhilarating powder skiing and snowboarding experiences anywhere in the world. It is not unusual for guests to find themselves enveloped in snow, or as we say, “experiencing the White Room”, as they bounce their way down the slopes.

Fantastic powder snow in Niseko yesterday and to top it offd we have had another 10cms of fresh

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Snow is expected right into next week with winds forecast to pick by Monday bringing heavier falls. Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. Gates should open by 10am.  Wind chill is down to -22 with a top of -5 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 15 to 30km/hr making for a great day.

We had 15cms of fresh overnight and around 45cms uptop in the last 24... Pow Central

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Adventure Park activities are running.  Most lifts should be spinning.
Wind chill is down to - 28 degrees with a day time high of - 7.
Westerly winds should be moderate around 20 to 30km/hr however gusting up top at times. Snow is forecast right through the weekend making for good powder turns.

Wild Bills is one of the best bars in Niseko

Niseko in Japan offers a wide selection of dining experiences including Izakayas, Yakitori & Sushi restaurants, ramen shops, pizza houses, Western/Japanese fusion, hamburgers and curry places. Prices are about average by Japanese standards and provide great value for international guests.

There are bars for all occasions, from the quaint to the obscure, such as Gyu which boasts a small “coke-fridge” door as its entrance..

But Wild Bills is one of the best bars in Niseko.  The Legendary Brett and Takayo will serve you the most generously poured drinks in Hirafu.  

The food here is Tex Mex and so so tasty and while ur there check out the 'Wild Bills Pils'. A great tasting beer brewed for the place..

So come along, chillout, taste the food and party the nite away.... :)))

The snow is falling quite heavy now in Niseko and the winds are strong up top

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Its snowing now and Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. Adventure Park activities will be open.  Wind chill is down to a very cold -31 with a top of -9 degrees. West northwesterly winds should be around 25 to 40 km/hr, strong up top.

Snow is expected over the next few days.There are many activities in The Adventure Park.  So if you are not up for a go on one of these then you can try snow-rafting, snow-tubing and tobogganin

A beautiful day yesterday with fresh tracks to find around the mountain

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We had some light snowfalls overnight and we should see a partly sunny day ahead.

Around the mountain: Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. The peak gates should open by 10am.  Wind chill is down to -17 with a top of -2 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 10 to 30km/hr during the day.

Winds are forecast to pick up tonight and ease off by Wednesday afternoon.  Snow is forecast about the top of the mountain tonight and tomorrow morning with lower snowfalls expected around midday.

It was another amazing Sunday, bluebird with fresh powder to ski and board in Niseko.

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We had light snow overnight freshening things up a little.

Around the mountain: Most lifts and the Terrain Park should be up and running. The peak gates should open by 10am.  Wind chill is down to -18 with a top of -4 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 10 to 20km/hr making for a great day.

A change is due Tuesday night bringing warmer temperatures. They should drop by Wednesday night With good snowfalls expected.

We have had some of the most awesome days of powder skiing and boarding. Conditions are at their best.

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Around the mountain: The Half Pipe opens today and the Big Air is on. Most lifts should be up and running with top lifts opening a little later. Wind chill is down to -26 with a top of -7 degrees. West northwesterly winds should be around 20 to 40km/hr and easing as the day continues. 

Very deep conditions in the back country, amazing snow the next couple of days will be excellent.

Epic turns yesterday in deep fresh powder with sunny skies. 30cms overnight at the base it is another powder day

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Epic turns yesterday in deep fresh powder with sunny skies. 30cms overnight at the base it is another powder day.

Around the mountain: Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with top lifts opening a little later. Wind chill is down to -29 with a top of -10 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 20 to 35km/hr. 

A good fall of snow is forecast for tonight, with snow continuing right through weekend.

It is dumping big fluffy dry flakes everywhere. We got to wake up to 40cms of fresh.

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Around the mountain: Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with gates opening by 10am. Register for the Terrain Park Series, Big Air.  Check out www.skihanazono.com.  Wind chill is down to -22 with a top of -6 degrees. westerly winds should be around 15 to 25km/hr. 

Good snowfalls should continue right into tomorrow and lightening up over the weekend.  Fresh tracks for a couple of days.

A very good dump of snow is forecast to roll in tonight bringing extremely cold temperatures and dry snow through the week

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Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with gates opening by 10am. Register for the Terrain Park Series, Big Air.  Check out www.skihanazono.com.  Wind chill is down to -20 with a top of -6 degrees. Northerly winds tending north westerly by the evening should be around 15 to 30km/hr. 

Fresh snow fell all day yesterday in Niseko and we have had around 20cms in the past 24hrs with more up top

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The backcountry has some waist deep areas.  

Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with gates opening by 10am. Try snowmobiling and adventure park activities here they are a lot of fun. Wind chill is down to -18 with a top of -5 degrees. West southwesterly winds should be around 5 to 15km/hr. 

Light snow is forecast today easing tonight.  Heavier snowfalls with very cold temperatures down to -17 are due Wednesday night.

This weekend is the Big Air and Winter Music festival.  Check out skihanazono.com for more information.

It was a fantastic weekend delivering over 50cms of fresh snow and waist deep in the back-country.

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Around the mountain: Most lifts and The Terrain Park should be up and running with plenty of competitors getting ready for this weekends Big Air. 10cms overnight. Wind chill is down to -20 with a top of -6 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 10 to 20km/hr. 

The outlook suggests continual snowfalls with a low pressure system forecast to pass later in the week which is looking like it should deliver very cold temperatures and plenty of the white stuff our way.

Check out www.skihanazono.com for this weeks events, make a booking or register for the Terrain Park Series Competitions.

Niseko : Powder TV goes Kendo

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Training Kendo & using a Katana are all part of the daily training ritual that these students go through with their 83 yr old Master. Close by is Niseko which has awesome deep powder snow with a long season. Niseko (; -chou) is a town and ski resort located in Abuta District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. Niseko is widely regarded as the best ski resort in Japan for three main reasons: weather, size and infrastructure.

Niseko Hanazono TV : Wild Bills restaurant review

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Samara Tanton samples some of the amazing Tex Mex food & cocktails at the famous Wild Bills restaurant in Niseko Japan...

10cms of fresh snow in the village of Niseko overnight with more falling on the peak

Around the mountain: Most lifts should be up and running. Light snow is forecast all day. The Terrain Park will be open by 10am and all adventure park activities are in full swing. Wind chill is down to -17 with a top of -4 degrees. Westerly winds should be around 15 to 25km/hr. 

More significant snowfalls are forecast mid next week.
The Big Air is on Next Saturday and The Australian Symphony Orchestra will play in 308

Hanazono 1 & 2 are open & there will be pockets of fun and its a beautiful sunny morning in Niseko

Around the mountain: Lifts are scheduled to be spinning however strong north easterly winds may see some open later in the morning as wind speeds decrease. Snowmobiling, sledding and tubing run everyday.

Wind chill is down to -16 with a top of -2 degrees.  

A chance of sun for tomorrow morning with cloud and light snow forecast through the weekend. 

Fun morning on Mountain in Niseko on dry snow yesterday

Check out some back country White Room Powder guiding while we look around the mountain: A cloudy day ahead with

Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast are forecast which may see some lifts closed. Wind chill is down to -6 with a top of 0 degrees.  

The outlook suggests some sun for Thursday with winds easing. Friday, partially sunny and possible light snow for Saturday.

An amayzing morning out yesterday, another good dump is expected to start to fall later today.

17 lifts are set to be spinning with the terrain park open for practise before the Big Air. Peak gates are scheduled to open.

Very strong northeasterly winds are expected this afternoon and should ease considerably by Thursday night. Wind chill is down to -17 with a top of -3 degrees.

Friday is shaping up to be the pick over the next few days with a chance of some sun and good fresh lines.

Fresh deep powder and a sunny day in Niseko - 04/01/2010

10cms overnight and its shaping up to be another great one with light winds.

Light snowfalls are forecast for the day.

We should see most lifts and the terrain park up and running.

Wind chill is down to -16 with a top of -1 degree.

A change is due tonight which may bring some stronger winds and snow about the peak tomorrow.

Niseko has been dumped on, over a metre in the past 24hrs.

High winds are expected today which may see some lifts close and wind drifts developed in the back country.
Wind chill is down to -19 with a top of -1 degree.  North Westerly winds should be around 35 to 55 km/hr.