2025.02.03 Monday

Mountain base -9℃, no new snow, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -8.6℃, NE2.0m/s, no new snow, good visibility . Mikaeri 750: -20℃??, E1.3m/s, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -11.2℃, NNW0.4m/s, no new snow, good visibility. Hirafu Hanazono: -11.8℃, NNW1.5m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape SSE3m/s, Kamui Cape calm, 1015hPa, wave 0.6m. 

The base of the mountain is cold due to radiation cooling. No new snow and the mountain is tracked out. A low pressure system is approaching from the Sea of Japan, be prepared for an easterly wind to pick up this afternoon. Based on observations and data, the overall avalanche risk is low. Gates are expected to be open this morning. Avoid steep valley sidewalls and cliffs looking for untracked snow. In winter mountains, there is always the risk of avalanches. Not only from wind-driven snow but also from deeper layers and full depth avalanches sliding on the bamboo grass. Always be aware that there will be many people below you in the valleys. If an avalanche occurs, secondary disasters will occur, please be careful. There have been an increasing number of collisions between boards and skis on the slopes. Each ski line is different. Ski carefully, looking 360 degrees like an owl searching for prey. Rope monitoring has been strengthened. Niseko rules rely on people not ducking ropes. Always exit from the gates when going out of bounds. Have a nice day.

Quote: Niseko Avalanche Information