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Geto Kogen Now: Friday 5th February 2021

  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 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 1370cm

Posted on Friday 5th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here.


It's cold. It's snowy. Wind is an issue with a strong westerly blowing all the snow around, and while we might get more snow tomorrow it will hopefully be less windy.


Wrap up well. You'll want to put on a mask even without thinking about covid-19 issues. Excellent snow conditions.


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


Top: 455cm

Base: 310cm


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


Tree Run course:


- All should be opening after checking for safety


Night skiing:


- Planned for weekends and holidays until 28th February



Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Friday 5th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1370cm Number of days snowfall observed 47 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 130cm observed on 4 days




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