REPORT

Clear skies returned to the Hakuba area this morning after yesterday’s poor weather. Along the ridge between the Happo Cairn and Happo Pond, wind-sculpted snow patterns known as sastrugi (pictured) could be seen in numerous places, providing clear evidence of yesterday’s strong winds. A few millimeters of snow still remained in shaded areas near the top of the Usagidaira Slope, and around 1 cm was still left on the upper section of the Riesen Grat Course.
[Happo-One Nature Trail・Happo Cairn to No. 3 Cairn]

Many visitors gathered on the deck on the south side of Happo Pond (pictured, far left) this morning, hoping to photograph the snow-covered Hakuba Sanzan peaks reflected in the water. One man I met told me, “I always read your reports! I’m looking forward to the slope reports again this season.” With just over a month to go until the ski resort’s scheduled opening on 12/1 (Tue.), we’ll continue bringing you updates from the slopes, especially when fresh snow falls.
[Happo-One Nature Trail・Happo Pond]

　　
＊Hakuba Happo-One’s 2026–27 winter season is scheduled to run from 12/1/2026 through 5/5/2027.
　
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reported by Snownavi