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Myoko Now: Sunday 15th December 2013

  • Dec 15, 2013
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 29, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata


New snowfall at base 30cm
Snowfall at base this season 59cm

Posted on Sunday 15th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.


First day of lifts running yesterday; first day of real snow today.


And it's really coming down; at least 30cm and growing.


Officially Akakan now has a base of 70cm. A little more, and more of the lifts can start running.


Great snow yesterday, by the way. A really good start to the season!


Akakura Kanko Ski Area: Gondola and No. 5 lift

Akakura Onsen Ski Area: Kumado No.1 quad

Madarao Ski Area: No. 1 lift

Others to open next week



Myoko Now 2013-2014 season

Data as of Sunday 15th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 59cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (15th December) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 39cm reported on 3 days




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