Myoko Now: Saturday 22nd March 2014
- Mar 22, 2014
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 40cm
Snowfall at base this season 1103cm
Posted on Saturday 22nd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.
Really nice snowfall through the day and into the night; probably a total of 30-40cm (hard to know for sure, as I snow-throwed last night once, and there's an additional 10-15 this morning, and the reports aren't in early or don't really reflect the new snow).
This morning it is sunny and beautiful, a perfect day for enjoying the snow. No wind yet either, although the national news says we should be seeing some breezes. Maybe the low-pressure cell has completely moved out of this area.
A little bit of concern for the backcountry, as people were reporting yesterday that the new snow was breaking pretty easily on the hard snow below. The sun today should help stabilize things in the longer run, but we could see slides in the meantime. I'll be out there and being careful as well.
Official info:
Akakura Kanko:
290cm
Spring operations: The Myoko Kogen Sky Cable gondola and hotel No. 3 lift will stay open from March 24 until May 6, or whenever the snow runs out. Spring rates from March 24 are adults ¥2,500, junior high students and seniors ¥2,000, kids ¥1,500.
Akakura Onsen:
200cm
Appears from their website that they're open until Sunday 30th March.
Ikenotaira:
210cm
Planning to stay open until Sunday 6th April.
Myoko Suginohara:
190cm
Last day Sunday 23rd March.
Seki Onsen:
420cm
Says it hopes to stay open until mid-May - at least for Golden Week, snow allowing.
Myoko Ski Park:
260cm
Open until Sunday 6th April.
Myoko Kyukamura Runrun
320cm
Closing Monday 31st March.
Madarao
200cm
Tangram Ski Circus
175cm
Running the No. 3 lift only from March 31 until April 6.
Myoko Now 2013-2014 season |
Data as of Saturday 22nd March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 1103cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 242cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 245cm reported on 13 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.