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NISEKO’S ski season is unofficially open after significant snowfalls overnight left up to half a metre of powder up high, with locals hiking up for first runs.It unexpectedly started snowing at village level across Niseko at about 7pm last night and by this morning a solid amount of snow had accumulated on the main runs and on cars and grass.Forecasts suggested there wouldn’t be any snow at village level for a few days yet.Niseko ski instructor Mike Richards may well have been the first skier to descend a Niseko resort this season.After hiking to the 1000m hut and skiing Centre Course, he followed some well covered roads to the bottom, along the way finding plenty of boot-deep powder.“Up top the pistes were fully covered and the roads were really well covered,” Mike said.

“A few bits were sticking on the main runs so I came down on the road but I still got a few turns in.”

Thanks to Powderlife Niseko & Mike Richards for photo!

Are you stuck for accommodation in Niseko for Xmas/New Year and January?

We have some FANTASTIC Ski Chalets…great for families and friends !!
These are new chalets with a king bed or twin beds in each bedroom, a full kitchen, great living area and a drying room, your own private shuttle to/from the Niseko Hirafu village….very nice accommodation!

Two, Three and Four Bedroom stand alone ski chalets in Niseko….call us urgently if you need accommodation over Xmas/New Year and in January or February as these will sell FAST.