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| Last Updated :Wednesday 6th August 2008, 5:15PM |
| New snowfall |
0cm |
| Previous day |
NIL |
| Current snow depth |
NIL |
| Temperature bottom |
29 deg C |
| Temperature top |
24 deg C |
| Weather condition |
Overcast |
| Wind condition |
Light breeze |
| Visibility |
Good |
| Lift operation |
Tenjindaira CLOSED
Houdaigi CLOSED
Minakami Fujiwara CLOSED
Minakami Kogen CLOSED
Okutone Snow Park CLOSED
Norn CLOSED
White Valley CLOSED
Oana CLOSED |
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| Wednesday 6th August 2008, 5:15PM |
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| Weather conditions: |
Overcast |
| New snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow depth: |
NIL |
HOT! There has been a spell of hot sunny days (28-34 deg C) followed by some impressive thunder storms over the past 2 weeks. This has kept the humidity up as well as the water in the rivers, which the local outdoor sports enthusiasts are happy about!
The next couple of weeks looks like it could be drier but it is likely that the yudachi (evening rain) patterns will continue until early September.
CAUTION ADVISED!
Those hiking or playing in rivers this summer should exercise extreme caution. There have been many strong sudden storms this season already, some of which have been causing flash floods. Keep an eye on the sky! |
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| Tuesday 15th July 2008, 4:15PM |
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| Weather conditions: |
Clear and sunny |
| New snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow depth: |
NIL |
It's heating up! Over 30deg C in Minakami today but with a nice breeze beside the river and a lot of nice swim holes to bath in, things are still bearable.
It looks like the rainy season is all but over with only 1 more day of rain on the horizon (Friday this week). Things should change over to the Summer weather patterns soon; long hot days with a short hard rainfall late afternoon (yudachi).
If it is getting to sticky for you in the city, come on up and cool off in the mountains of Minakami. |
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| Wednesday 7th May 2008, 7:01PM |
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| Weather conditions: |
Clear and sunny |
| New snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow depth: |
90cm above 1300m |
Tenjidaira, the last ski area in the valley to be operating, closed yesterday, still with a 90cm base but bringing the end to the 2007-8 Winter season in Minakami.
We hope to be upgrading the information next season with the addition of a new weather station and more information from ski areas.
Some reports will be added to this page throughout the summer, but they will be a bit more irregular. |
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| Wednesday 30th April 2008, 8:23AM |
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| Weather conditions: |
Clear and sunny |
| New snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow depth: |
170cm above 1300m |
The warm weather continues in Minakami. Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day with a high of 22 deg C recorded at midday. Today looks like it will be very similar with clear blue skies and no wind at present.
The outlook for Golden Week is also looking very good, with sun and warm weather predicted through to May 6th.
Tenjindaiara will be open until May 6th, with a good terrain park and still decent snow pack at present. Get in one last run for the season! |
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| Saturday 19th April 2008, 8:02AM |
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| Weather conditions: |
Overcast |
| New snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow depth: |
250cm above 1300m |
The rain came down pretty hard on Thursday which caused the rivers to swell on Friday. The odd kayaker and rafter were spotted enjoying the Spring flows yesterday with some cars with snowboards on the roof still heading to Tenjindaira. Tenjin still has a snow base of 250cm with good coverage on all runs (except the return course).
The weather looks like it will be improving throughout the day today with mostly cloud but some strong winds possible later today and in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Monday onwards looks like sunny warm weather. |
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| Monday 14th April 2008, 9:10AM |
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| Weather conditions: |
Overcast |
| New snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow depth: |
265cm above 1300m |
Some light rain fell at the valley level this morning but the sun is expected to be seen by lunch time with an high of 15 deg. Tomorrow is forecast for sun for the entire day with warm temperatures.
The outlook for the rest of the week is not as good with Wednesday becoming cloudy and rain forecast from Thursday through to Saturday.
Minakami Now reports will continue, but rather than daily will just be once or twice a week. |
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| Thursday 10th April 2008, 9:40AM |
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| Weather conditions: |
Overcast with light rain |
| New snowfall: |
0cm |
| Snow depth: |
280cm above 1300m |
Rain at the valley level this morning with a current temperature of 7 deg C. The forecast is for light rain for the remainder of the day and all of tomorrow.
The outlook for the rest of the week: Saturday and Sunday should be sunny with clear skies, warm temperatures 15 deg+ and relatively now wind. Great Spring skiing conditions! A touch of rain expected on Monday but more nice weather from Tuesday.
Minakami Now reports will be cut back to 2 reports per week from now on.
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