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Geto Kogen Now: Tuesday 27th February 2024

  • Feb 27, 2024
  • 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 854cm

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


Yesterday we had light snow and some wind with more snow overnight resulting in 12cm at base and a bit more being reported on the mountain.


It is snowing this morning too and quite windy so it is being blown around. Visibility is very limited. Super care needed.


Sun forecast tomorrow but there's more snow due over the first few days of March.


Lifts operating (planned):


All scheduled lifts operating.

Currently, the Number 2 gondola and Number 2 do not operate on weekdays.


Runs open (planned):


Main ski runs open with some restrictions.

Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade.

Subject to change after inspection.


Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):


245cm (top)

180cm (base)



Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 854cm Number of days snowfall observed 56 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 382cm observed on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 91cm observed on 14 days




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