Myoko Now: Monday 18th January 2016
- Jan 18, 2016
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 267cm
Posted on Monday 18th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.
I'm waiting for the official report here; 9:30 and it still isn't out which is terrible on a completely bizarre weather day like today.
Luckily the Akakura Kanko sends out its own report, so I can tell you that only the No. 1 and 2 lifts are running. Everything else is closed due to the crazy strong winds coming in from the west at base level.
Also weird because the Coast Guard report shows winds offshore coming in strong from the east, which would make sense with the massive cycle bringing snow to the Pacific side. Right here, now, at this moment, the word in Myoko is driving rain - but don't panic, as the freezing line should come down later today from nearly 1500 meters to sea level. This means much colder temperatures, and very possibly some good snow (but I hate to even risk jinxing it by saying anything).
I'll try and get as much information as I can from all the different area websites - a bit of a pain, to be honest, but part of that outstanding SnowJapan service (I'm not being sarcastic; we take this seriously!)
Akakura Kanko:
Only No. 1 and 2 lifts operating
-2° / 130cm
Akakura Onsen:
Ginrei No. 3 and 5 only
-2° / 130cm
Ikenotaira Onsen:
Shirakaba Capsule, Ikenotaira Quad, Ikenotaira Chuo Pair all closed
-3° / 70cm
Myoko Suginohara:
Gondola, Mitahara No. 2 and No. 3 high-speed all closed
-5° (top)/ 70cm
Seki Onsen:
-5° / 180cm
Myoko Ski Park:
1° / 110cm
Kyukamura RunRun:
Running, but watching the weather
-2° / 140cm
Tangram Ski Circus:
Most lifts running
-3° / 95cm
Madarao Kogen:
Closed at least for the morning due to wind
-5° / 90cm
Myoko Now 2015-2016 season |
Data as of Monday 18th January 2016 Total snowfall at base so far 267cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (29th December, 1st and 8th January) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 140cm reported on 9 days January 2015 snowfall 127cm reported on 10 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.