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Geto Kogen Now: Wednesday 17th January 2024

  • Jan 17, 2024
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 661cm

Posted on Wednesday 17th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here.


Morning from Geto.


Strong winds and snow yesterday but it eased off overnight and we have a cloudy start.


We might get to enjoy some nice bright weather, blue sky and sun at times today.


The ski area is now reporting a cumulative snowfall total of 1022cm for the season. Here's to the next 10m!


Lifts operating (planned):


All scheduled lifts operating.

The Number 2 gondola is closed today.


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):


265cm (top)

200cm (base)



Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Wednesday 17th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 661cm Number of days snowfall observed 34 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 280cm observed on 13 days




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