Myoko Now: Sunday 11th January 2026
- Jan 11
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 423cm
Posted on Sunday 11th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.
The weather is weird today, which was kind of expected given the unusual weather pattern driving what could be a big snowstorm today and tomorrow.
We’re seeing bits of blue sky out there, but also wispy clouds rising up from the valleys, low gray clouds in places you never see them, and the higher clouds moving pretty rapidly from the south, even while it’s calm here at the base area. The usual north winds from Siberia are out there (if the winds are coming straight from Vladivostok to Myoko, it’s almost certain we’ll have snow), but are getting intercepted by even stronger winds sweeping along the coast. The last time there was a similar coastal wind from the southwest Joetsu City to our north was buried, while Myoko got very little snow. The winds are going to change, though, so maybe later today and tomorrow will be when the big snow comes in.
Which we could use! I talked with several people who decided to try the backcountry, and the brush still is really heavy. Like, enjoy not turning much in places. It’s getting there, but a few consecutive days of deep stuff would really help! Also just to cover over the ice that was forming in places on the ski runs yesterday after a mild day with sun.
At least it’s not raining any more, which it did all night....
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Akakura Kanko:
100cm, 0°
The second day of a three-day live DJ event is going on all day. Some possible lift interruptions in the morning, it seems
Akakura Onsen:
200cm, -2°
Alpen Blick Resort
130cm, 0°
Myoko Suginohara:
115cm top, 60cm base; -5°
Kyukamura RunRun:
200cm, 0°
Closing at 1pm today, in anticipation of heavy snows/difficult travel (that road up to Kyukamura and Seki can be a challenging drive in heavy snow conditions!)
Seki Onsen:
290cm, -4°
Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort:
75cm, 0°
Credit to the resort for noting the snowpack loss in yesterday’s sun
Madarao Mountain Resort:
130cm, no temp. info
Lotte Arai Resort:
275cm, 4°
Kurohime Kogen Snow Park:
80cm top, 45cm base; 2°
Myoko Now2025-2026 season |
Data as of Sunday 11th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 423cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 64cm (on 9th January) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 204cm reported on 9 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.