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Geto Kogen Now: Friday 27th December 2024

  • Dec 27, 2024
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 21cm
Snowfall at base this season 374cm

Posted on Friday 27th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here.


It got colder yesterday and the snow arrived.

We have a good 20cm of snowfall to report from base this morning. The ski area is reporting over 50cm on the mountain.


The snow has been on and off with wind blowing the snow around too. As such, some very limited visibility at times.


It is forecast to be windy today and in particular tonight. Lifts might be affected.


Scheduled ski area operations:


All main courses are open

3 tree run courses open: Heart, Garden and Rabbit


Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):

250cm (top)

165cm (base)


Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area):

781cm


Other information:

Night skiing is scheduled for weekends and holidays through 24th February 2025.

The Number 2 Gondola is scheduled to normally only operate on weekends, holidays and over New Year (28th December through 5th January).



Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Friday 27th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 374cm Number of days snowfall observed 25 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 48cm (on 16th December) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 326cm observed on 20 days




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