Myoko Now: Tuesday 21st February 2017
- Feb 21, 2017
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 33cm
Snowfall at base this season 1283cm
Posted on Tuesday 21st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.
Wind and pretty heavy snow, after a day of heavy rains yesterday (the hut roof was a'ringin with the sound of raindrops through the day).
Lots of snow out there; just heard from a local guide who reported waist-deep high on Akakan. Apparently yesterday's rain was snow up high. The official Niigata prediction of 35cm was almost right on the mark; I'm estimating 33cm, considering the blowing and drifting and low spots.
Still some pretty strong winds out there; it's tapered off a bit, after near whiteout conditions around the Akakan base until 9 or so. In fact everything has quieted down at the moment, as we've moved to light snow, calmer conditions and even a hint of the sun trying to come through (although experiences says this could just be a momentary break in the storm).
The gondolas are running; No. 3 at Suginohara, which is quite allergic to wind, started the day closed.
Akakura Kanko:
380cm, -6°
Akakura Onsen:
330cm, -6°
Ikenotaira Onsen:
290cm, -4°
Myoko Suginohara:
300cm, -7°
Seki Onsen:
500cm, -7°
Myoko Ski Park:
330cm, -3°
Kyukamura RunRun:
320cm, -3°
Tangram Ski Circus:
260cm, -2°
Madarao Kogen:
300cm, -6°
Myoko Now 2016-2017 season |
Data as of Tuesday 21st February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1283cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 91cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 345cm reported on 13 days January 2017 snowfall 629cm reported on 21 days February 2017 snowfall 297cm reported on 14 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.