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Geto Kogen Now: Sunday 14th January 2024

  • Jan 14, 2024
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 535cm

Posted on Sunday 14th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Geto Kogen.


A generally cloudy start to the day here, with some hints of blue sky early on. We are expecting some light snow showers during the day time.


All lifts and all main runs are open and it should be another busy weekend day.


Further snowfall is due over the coming few days, and potentially some good heavy (but light and fluffy) snow too.


Lifts operating (planned):


All lifts operating.


Runs open (planned):


All the main runs should be open.

Scheduled to open tree runs: Heart, Garden, Rabbit.

More will open when there is more snow.


Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):


220cm (top)

185cm (base)



Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Sunday 14th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 535cm Number of days snowfall observed 31 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 243cm observed on 16 days January 2024 snowfall 154cm observed on 10 days




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