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Geto Kogen Now: Friday 8th March 2019

  • Mar 8, 2019
  • 2 min read

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


New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this season 1122cm

Posted on Friday 8th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here.


Morning from Geto.


Some fresh snow to report to you this morning.


Fog in the morning yesterday and snow actually started falling around 10am and it was on and off during the day. Result this morning - just 3cm at base, hopefully a bit more on the mountain.


Right now the sun is out and it's a mix of blue sky and cloud. A fine morning. Bit windy and feels cold.


Tomorrow cloudy conditions are expected.


Official snow depths:


* Top: 350cm

* Base: 245cm


Planned operating lifts - subject to change due to weather:


* Number 1 Gondola

* Number 1 pair lift

* Number 2 pair lift

* Quad


- The Number 2 Gondola has closed for the season


Courses & Tree Runs - subject to change due to weather:


* All of the main official courses are available

* All tree runs open



Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Friday 8th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1122cm Number of days snowfall observed 60 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 75cm (on 13th February) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 393cm observed on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 375cm observed on 21 days February 2019 snowfall 321cm observed on 19 days March 2019 snowfall 4cm observed on 2 days




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