Morning all.

It's a kind of overcast start to the day though sun is forecast so perhaps things will brighten up.

Strong winds are affecting the top King Number 4 lift at Niseko Grand Hirafu at the start of the day.

The forecast is for mild conditions today but later on as things get colder we have a bit of rain on the forecast and perhaps even a little snow too going into tomorrow.

I will of course let you know how that goes tomorrow morning.

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Niseko Grand Hirafu is now making a point of mentioning that with the snow retreating from lower slopes, the lower slope is getting narrow and not suitable for 'non experts' - and recommended them to get the Ace Center Four lift back down to base.

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Individual resort information: Tuesday 11th April 2017:

Planned openings. This info subject to change due to snow and weather conditions

Niseko Grand Hirafu
Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open daily until Sunday 7th May.
The following course is now closed: Onsenzawa.

Official snow depth:
Top - 265cm
Base - 65cm

Operating lifts:
Ace Family (8:30am until 4:30pm) - until 16th April
Ace Number 2 Center Four (8:30am until 4:30pm)
King Number 3 (8:40am until 4:30pm)
King Number 4 (8:50am until 4:30pm)
Gondola (8:30am until 4:30pm) - on weekends and national holidays only

The Spring Park should be open from 10am until 3:30pm

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Niseko Annupuri
Niseko Annupuri plans to be open daily until Sunday 7th May.

Official snow depth:
Top - 200cm
Base - 55cm

Operating lifts:
Annupuri Gondola
Jumbo Number 1
Jumbo Number 4

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Niseko HANAZONO Resort has closed for the season.
Niseko Village is currently closed but plans to part re-open from 28th April until 7th May.
Night time floodlit operations have finished for the season.