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| Monday 27th April 2009, 9:53AM |
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Yesterday was the last day of the snow season in Myoko - meaning that there are now no ski lifts operating in the Myoko area.
As in many regions of Japan, it has been a bit of a strange season. While many people have been and had a fantastci winter in Myoko once again it has generally been warmer than usual without the huge amounts of snow that we are used to. Myoko is now switching into "Green Season" mode and is a fine place to visit not just in winter with lots of things to see and do.
We're already looking forward to next season and what that will bring. We plan to be back with Myoko Now updates after the summer when things start to cool down once more in the run up to the next ski season.
Weather forecasts for resorts throughout Japan will continue to be updated on SnowJapan right through the summer..... click on the resort links (to the right) to view those.
Thanks for reading these reports this winter. We hope you have a great summer and see you on the other side! |
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| Saturday 25th April 2009, 10:32AM |
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Welcome to the weekend and what is the last two days of the season for Myoko resorts. Akakan have announced that tomorrow will be the last day of the season and with Seki already closed, that means that no ski lifts will be moving come Monday morning.
Unfortunately it's not looking like the weather is going to be kind this weekend with rain and strong winds at times both today and tomorrow - some very strong winds tomorrow afternoon in particular which may well close the resort early. It's a grey and dull day and fairly cold up on the mountain as well.
It doesn't seem that long ago when the season was just about starting, but here we are right near the end. Enjoy what's left if you are getting out there! |
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| Thursday 23rd April 2009, 11:05AM |
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As colder temperatures return to the region and rain in the village areas, news this morning that the Seki Onsen resort has now apparently closed for the season. They were planning on going on until May 10th, but that now does not seem to be happening. I just called the resort to make sure and the reports seem to be correct.
This leaves us with no ski resorts open today (and tomorrow) but Akakan are still apparently planning to open this coming weekend. They plan to be operating the Myoko Kogen Skycable as well as the Hotel No5 lift with the Hotel A Course open. The resort was saying that they will decide whether they can remain open after this weekend, though with Seki closing and a real lack of decent snowfall remaining, I would think it unlikley. Whatever, I'll bring you the news here. |
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| Tuesday 21st April 2009, 9:32AM |
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Akakan 80cm
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Back to weekdays and also unfortunately today we have strong winds in the area meaning that there is actually nowhere open. (Seki Onsen is still officially open each day but closed due to the weather today). Tomorrow looks like it will be better weather (sunny) but the strong winds may remain...
Official resort snow depths @ 21st April 2009:
Akakan:
80cm (at top)
Seki Onsen:
60cm
Akakan - open on 24th/25th April - after that, dependent on snow conditions;
Seki Onsen - open until May 10th |
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| Saturday 18th April 2009, 11:05AM |
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After a few days closed due to the weather, Akakan is now open for the weekend again - and fine weather we have for it too with blue skies and the sun out doing it's thing. Snow is getting thin on the ground in places now, but if you want that last ski or snowboard it is certainly a fine day to do it.
Akakan closed from Monday until Friday and then plans to be back open next weekend, snow permitting.
Official resort snow depths @ 18th April 2009:
Akakan:
100cm (at top)
Seki Onsen:
70cm
Akakan - open until April 19th, then open on 24th/25th April - after that, dependent on snow conditions;
Seki Onsen - open until May 10th |
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| Thursday 16th April 2009, 10:17AM |
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The very long period of fine sunny weather came to an end with rain for the first time in a while the last few days. The warmth and then rain has hit the remaining snow - in the last 3 days Seki Onsen's (official) snow depth number has decreased from 170cm to 100cm. A bit of drizzle early this morning but cloud on the forecast - as well as some strong winds later in the day.
More cloud and cooler weather tomorrow but finer and warmer weather on the forecast again for the weekend.
While Akakan are still officially open, it seems they are closed today due to 'bad weather' conditions - so back to normal tomorrow if the weather improves. Akakan has also announced that it is also going to be closed next week from 20th-24th April, but back open on Satursday 25th and Sunday 26th April. After that, they might try to remain open longer but it is going to depend on the snow conditions at the time.
Seki Onsen is still apparently planning on being open through until May 10th.
Official resort snow depths @ 16th April 2009:
Akakan:
110cm (at top)
Seki Onsen:
100cm
Akakan - open until April 19th, then open on 24th/25th April - after that, dependent on snow conditions;
Seki Onsen - open until May 10th |
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| Monday 13th April 2009, 9:44AM |
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Akakan 140cm
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We have had more fine spring weather in Myoko since the last report with days of sun, fine blue skies and warm temperatures the norm with temperatures rising to over 20 degrees on many days in the town area.... snow melt is continuing at full speed! There's still a lot left though on the mountainside for those wanting to enjoy some spring skiing or snowboarding.
The forecast for tomorrow is cloud followed by rain and then perhaps a few days of cloud lined up, though it is looking unlikely that we will get much precipitation in the coming week.
Official resort snow depths @ 13th April 2009:
Akakan:
140cm (at top)
Seki Onsen:
170cm
Akakan - open until May 6th
Seki Onsen - open until May 10th |
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| Today's view of Myoko from Madarao. |
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28th March 2008 8:27 AM |
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| Looks like February again at Akakura:) |
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19th March 2008 23:34 PM |
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| Less melting but alot of park boarders, so the slopes were sparse. |
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12th March 2008 7:57 AM |
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| Sunny days sweepin the snow away, but the days are good |
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