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Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is experiencing a clear and sunny morning. The summit reports 6.3 degrees Celsius with a feels-like temperature of 1.6 degrees Celsius. The base area is 9.3 degrees Celsius, showing a 3-degree difference from the summit. Temperatures are expected to rise further, reaching up to 11.8 degrees Celsius at the summit by 3 PM. However, gusts up to 16.9 m/s are forecast, which could drop the feels-like temperature below freezing when exposed to wind.

Snow depth is extremely shallow at only 1 cm. The ground condition is a mix of firm residual snow and exposed terrain. While the snow surface may soften temporarily with rising daytime temperatures, overall melting is advanced. Expect narrowed course sections and exposed rocks or bushes in many areas. Given Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort's characteristic gentle slopes for beginners, careful navigation is required to find remaining snow patches. The 3,600m long run may also have sections with snow breaks, making route selection crucial.

For layering at 1086m, where feels-like temperatures can drop below freezing during gusts, a wicking base layer, a fleece or light down mid-layer, and a windproof shell are essential. Due to minimal snow, crampons or microspikes are not needed, but waterproof footwear and rain gear (for wind protection) are mandatory. The risk of lightning is low. While strong gusts require attention, visibility is excellent, so whiteout conditions are not a concern. Hypothermia risk is manageable with proper cold weather gear. No significant weather deterioration is expected into the evening.