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Geto Kogen Now: Saturday 27th February 2021

  • Feb 27, 2021
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 12cm
Snowfall at base this season 1834cm

Posted on Saturday 27th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here.


Morning from Geto Kogen.


Yesterday was a mix of conditions. Going from the clearer start to snow with up to 25cm of snow being reported on upper areas by the ski area.


We're back to fine this morning and it should be a dry weekend.


In fact, there isn't much sign of snow on the weekly forecast right now. We certainly can't complain about that, though, and it should be a fine morning to be out on the mountain.


Official snow depth ('groomed depth', as reported by the ski area):


Top: 445cm

Base: 330cm


Planned operating lifts:


Number 1 Gondola

Number 1 pair lift

Number 2 pair lift

Number 2 Gondola [* weekends & holidays only]

Quad lift


Planned open courses (subject to change):


Main courses:


- All open when lifts are operating


Tree Run course:


- All should be opening after checking and confirming safety


Night skiing:


- Planned for weekends and holidays until 28th February



Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Saturday 27th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1834cm Number of days snowfall observed 63 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 105cm (on 2nd January) November 2020 snowfall 73cm observed on 3 days December 2020 snowfall 482cm observed on 17 days January 2021 snowfall 685cm observed on 23 days February 2021 snowfall 594cm observed on 20 days




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