Niseko backcountry check at Goshiki Onsen


with no snow for over a week now and rain last night we headed up to Goshiki Onsen again to check on the snow base up there.

measuring at the same spots as last time, the base measusred in at 84cm so slightly up on the last measurements of 70cm. check the images below for a comaparison of snow coverage or check the links below.

here is the link to our last check 1 week and 6 days ago.

here is a link to November 25th check (~3 weeks ago)

 

 


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looking at the peak on Niseko Annupuri in mid December 2015
looking at the peak on Niseko Annupuri, check the link above to out previous backcountry check for a comparison image

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Westside of (Mt.) Niseko Annupuri 25 November
Westside of (Mt.) Niseko Annupuri 25th November 2015

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a dusting of snow on the road to Goshiki Onsen
a dusting of snow on the road to Goshiki Onsen just below Goshiki Onsen elevation