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Geto Kogen Now: Monday 15th January 2024

  • Jan 15, 2024
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 61cm
Snowfall at base this season 596cm

Posted on Monday 15th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here.


A good morning to you from Geto Kogen.


It's pretty wild out there this morning with snow falling and poor visibility.


The wind is such that it might well affect lifts this morning. That wouldn't be great, but the fresh snow is going to be very welcome. Due to continue through tomorrow.


(Well over 0.5m so far).


Lifts operating (planned):


Lifts might be affected by wind this morning.


Runs open (planned):


All the main runs should be open.

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

Subject to change due to conditions.


Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):


240cm (top)

185cm (base)



Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Monday 15th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 596cm Number of days snowfall observed 32 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 215cm observed on 11 days




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