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Myoko Now: Friday 13th December 2019

  • Dec 13, 2019
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 21cm

Posted on Friday 13th December 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.


We're still in pre-season, and it looks like it's going to stay that way for at least a while longer.


I got the official word of delays in openings through one of the members of the Shin-Akakura Tourist Office, but to tell the truth, the former clear listings of all the websites on the city site are gone, and I can't find the new listing in the site by our new DMO (destination marketing organization)! And the mailing list from the city isn't operating yet, apparently. So we don't have an official listing to pull from. But my request is in....


The word is: at least for Akakura Kanko Ski Area is partial opening on the 21st, full opening on the 28th. I will update this as soon as I know for all the resorts. So let's say here:


All resorts: the 21st at the earliest, and possible only in part.


But I also have to add, as I often do, we OFTEN don't get snow until right around Christmas, so, ah, relax!


Oh, yeah, we did get a little snow since yesterday; it will be gone soon.


Akakura Kanko:

Akakura Onsen:

Ikenotaira Onsen:

Madarao Kogen:

Lotte Arai Resort:

Opening as soon as they can


Myoko Suginohara:

Seki Onsen:

Myoko Ski Park:

Kyukamura RunRun:

Tangram Ski Circus:

Kurohime Kogen Snow Park

Scheduled to open on 21 December



Myoko Now 2019-2020 season

Data as of Friday 13th December 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 7cm (30th November) November 2019 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2019 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days




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