Disclaimer: The Evergreen Outdoor Center does not claim that our reports are a 100% accurate forecast of the snow stablity in the Hakuba area, nor should these reports influence your decisions regarding safe backcountry travel.There is no way that anyone can forecast the weather and snow stability 100% accurately across as broad a mountain range such as the Hakuba valley. As these two great phenomenon are forces of nature and constantly changing it is up to YOU, the mountain enthusiast, to make route decisions and judge snow stability in the area that you are traveling. The weather reporters and snow stability forecasters at Evergreen are professional and passionate about what they do and make it their goal to provide the most accurate accounts of the conditions in the Hakuba Valley, but this is no substitute for undergoing proper avalanche skills training.
| Weather conditions: |
Bright/Cloudy |
| New snowfall: |
0 cm |
| Snow depth: |
215 cm (Goryu base) 285 cm (Goryu top) |
| Bright sunny morning today which was good to lift everyone’s spirits today after the heavy rain we had yesterday. The weather will be very warm today and the snow will be slow and slushy today, however, it is definitely a fun day to be on the slopes.
At the top lift at Goryu it is recording a temperature of 0 degrees again today, therefore the lower slopes are going to soften up pretty quickly. The top temperature today could be as high as 9 degrees, so it’s more about the sunscreen today than the snow!
Later on this afternoon the rain clouds will be coming in and we can expect light rain fall throughout the afternoon and evening.
Next week is looking good and snow is forecast throughout the week with the heaviest snow fall expected around mid-week.
Today on the slopes you can expect hard groomers this morning and soft spring like conditions as the day progresses. Once again probably best to get out early before stuff starts falling… |
| Weather conditions: |
Cloudy |
| New snowfall: |
0 cm |
| Snow depth: |
215 cm (Goryu base) 285 cm (Goryu top) |
| Overcast, calm and warm morning today, with the sun trying it’s best to shine through, making it very bright out on the snow this morning.
At the top lift today at Goryu it is recording a temperature of 0 degrees, therefore the lower slopes are going to soften up pretty quickly today.
Later on this afternoon the rain clouds will be coming in and we can expect moderate rain fall throughout the afternoon and evening.
The precipitation that is coming in over the weekend is going to start off as rain and will possibly turn into snow, but with the temperature as it is at the moment we will have to keep our fingers tightly crossed! More promise for later in the weekend and perhaps early in the week though.
Today on the slopes you can expect hard groomers this morning and soft spring like conditions as the day progresses. Highly recommended to get out there early before the rain sets in. |
| Weather conditions: |
Cloudy |
| New snowfall: |
0 cm |
| Snow depth: |
215 cm (Goryu base) 285 cm (Goryu top) |
| Strong winds today and with clouds overhead moving fast the weather has been fairly changeable - blue skies and sunshine this morning, overcast with some blue patches right now. Not so cold with Goryu recording -1 at 1500masl this morning but with strong N/NW gusts exposed areas at altitude are several degrees lower than this and the air temp outside is on the chilly side.
Rain or snow forecast tomorrow depending on where you look but the freezing level isn’t too low so its more of a fingers crossed thing.
For the weekend it looks like precipitation coming in Sat but temps will still be warm, just beginning to drop, so we will be lucky if everything falls as snow; temps dropping back into the minuses Sunday/early next week. |
| Weather conditions: |
Cloudy |
| New snowfall: |
0 cm |
| Snow depth: |
215 cm (Goryu base) 290 cm (Goryu top) |
| We had light rain yesterday in the afternoon and then the rain overnight was heavy at times but there is nothing falling this morning.
The mountains were obscured this morning in cloud but visibility as seen through the webcams isn’t too bad.
Runs that have been groomed since the rain will be good for carving but watch out for the washed out/iced out sections at the sides and sharp dem edges bwoy.
Unfortunately it looks like there is a fair bit of rain on the menu for this week, a good week to do something else/catch up on those New Years Resolutions. I’m out till the sun comes back, maybe a few early morning groomers if the rain holds off.
Things looking more positive for the weekend though with possible snow on the forecast from Friday into Sunday right now. |
| Weather conditions: |
Overcast with light snow fall |
| New snowfall: |
0.5 cm |
| Snow depth: |
220 cm (Goryu base) 290 cm (Goryu top) |
| Today we have a little something to smile about, as we had a light snowfall last night and early this morning. If nothing else it makes the place look beautiful once again!
Today on the slopes you can expect nice groomers with a couple of cm’s of fresh on top, it’s still reasonably warm so what is on top is quite heavy and will soon disappear. Also watch out for icy patches and hard chopped up, compacted snow to the sides of the runs. As the day warms up so of course will the snow, making it similar conditions to the previous few days.
Tonight we have a clear cold night, followed by another warm day tomorrow, which by the looks of it will sadly bring more rain with it. Mid-week will stay dry and sunny, so that would be the time to get out and enjoy the sunshine and slush! |
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