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Myoko Now: Wednesday 24th February 2016

  • Feb 24, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata


New snowfall at base 41cm
Snowfall at base this season 697cm

Posted on Wednesday 24th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.


Unbelievable: Myoko-style snow has returned.


The weather report got me with that "snow showers" stuff, but we have 41cm (where I measured in a non-wind-blown spot) and solid snowfall continuing. One time I'm glad the forecasts didn't get it right.


Pretty strong winds through the night have left some drifts; could be some wind loading higher up the mountain, so do be a little cautious if you're skiing up high. Otherwise, I'm just sitting here watch it come down at a rate of about a centimeter per hour; just hopes it keeps on going throughout the day. And also watching the areas report an increase in snowpack; always something we like to see.


Akakura Kanko:

-6° / 190cm


Akakura Onsen:

-5° / 190cm


Ikenotaira Onsen:

-4° / 130cm


Myoko Suginohara:

-10° (top) / 120cm


Seki Onsen:

-5° / 320cm


Myoko Ski Park:

-1° / 170cm


Kyukamura RunRun:

-2° / 180cm


Tangram Ski Circus:

-1° / 140cm


Madarao Kogen:

-5° / 120cm



Myoko Now 2015-2016 season

Data as of Wednesday 24th February 2016 Total snowfall at base so far 697cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 53cm (10th February) November 2015 snowfall 0cm December 2015 snowfall 140cm reported on 9 days January 2015 snowfall 267cm reported on 18 days February 2015 snowfall 290cm reported on 15 days




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