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Myoko Now: Saturday 26th December 2020

  • Dec 26, 2020
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata


New snowfall at base 50cm
Snowfall at base this season 407cm

Posted on Saturday 26th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.


A lot of new snow overnight, getting things ready for the opening of all the areas today.


Most lifts are running, so I will move that information down the page as soon as we do see things in full mode. There was a bit of ice at the base of the pack, and on the runs, yesterday, but hopefully that is now down in the pack at the resorts, and disappearing in the natural snow.


And it's turning into a beautiful day, for those who like the bluebird rather than the low visibility and high rewards of storm skiing (you know where my preferences lie).


Alright, it is nice to see where you going, and the scenery is a lot nicer when you can actually take it in. The Siberian winds are still blowing in off the coast, so there is the chance that we might have more snow during the day. Something for everyone....


Akakura Kanko:

200cm, -5°

All lifts running


Akakura Onsen:

240cm, -2°C

Lifts: Yodel No. 1, 4, 5; Kumado No. 1 Quad, No. 4 Triple; Ginrei No. 3, 5


Ikenotaira Onsen:

180cm, -4°

Lifts: Shirakaba Capsule, Karamatsu Pair, Ikenotaira Quad, Alpen Blick No. 1 Pair


Myoko Suginohara:

80cm at summit, 50cm at base; -3°

Lifts: Suginohara Gondola only


Seki Onsen:

280cm, -7°


Kyukamura RunRun:

230cm, -1° (new report, but old date)


Tangram Ski Circus:

140cm, -1°

Lifts: All lifts running


Madarao Kogen:

190cm, -4°

Lifts: All lifts running


Lotte Arai Resort

341cm, -0.6°

Lifts: Arai Gondola, Zendana Lift (but check in; the reports sometimes change during the morning)


Kurohime Kogen Snow Park

110cm, -3°

Lifts: All lifts except No. 8


Myoko Ski Park:

Closed this season



Myoko Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Saturday 26th December 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 407cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 72cm (17th and 20th December) November 2020 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2020 snowfall 406cm reported on 11 days




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