Myoko Now: Monday 12th February 2018
- Feb 12, 2018
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 2, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 1123cm
Posted on Monday 12th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.
Yesterday was one of the most insane weather days I’ve seen. Heavy fog in the morning, increasing sun and wind through the afternoon, beautiful blue skies around 2 pm and then the wind just started howling high up on all the peaks. Lots of snow tornadoes circling the ridges; tons of snow flying high in the air.
It was pretty windy early this morning as well, but tapered off by 8-8:30 or so. It looks like once again our neighbors further north and along the coast are going to get heavier snowfall than Myoko... It’s not entirely bad, though; we do have about 7cm of fresh at base level, and there may well be more snow higher up the hill.
With lots of TV reports about the possibility of very heavy snow in Niigata, a lot of people here for the three-day weekend may have decided to head home early. NO lines at the lifts this morning, where it was pretty busy yesterday (like LOTS of people out enjoying the snow and sun in the afternoon).
It will be cold, too, so add an extra layer today.
Akakura Kanko:
300 cm, -9°
Akakura Onsen:
365cm, -6°
Ikenotaira Onsen:
255cm, -7°
Myoko Suginohara:
210cm, -10°
Seki Onsen:
430 cm, -5°
Myoko Ski Park:
260 cm, -3°
Kyukamura RunRun:
340 cm, -4°
Tangram Ski Circus:
220 cm, -4°
Madarao Kogen:
230 cm, -9°
Myoko Now 2017-2018 season |
Data as of Monday 12th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1123cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 70cm reported on 5 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.