PHOTO JOURNAL – The Fade to Winter – Niseko

November 21st, 2013


The storm clouds clear, leaving Yoteizan to assume it’s overbearing stance Image:: Yasuyuki Shimanuki

Mountainwatch | Words by Alex Horvath | Photos by Yasuyuki Shimanuki

In perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing manner possible, Niseko has made the transition from the green, brown and reds of Autumn, into a cold crisp reality – fresh snow. While locals in Niseko were treated to early pow last week, warm temps and rain unceremoniously washed it away. This new snow heralds the impending powder days of Winter 13/14 in Japan and this time, it ought to stick around.

Our sources on the ground tell us that the snow is still a little wet, but as temperatures begin to drop, the pow will arrive… It always does.

All photos were supplied courtesy of Niseko Photography

 

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