Myoko Now: Wednesday 28th December 2016
- Dec 28, 2016
- 2 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 33cm
Snowfall at base this season 278cm
Posted on Wednesday 28th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here.
Once again, just when things were looking a little grim (snowpack disappearing, dirt and dog leavings emerging), we're back with some really nice fresh snow.
Pretty nice flakes, too, sparkly and big and falling pretty steadily.
There was a lot of wind overnight, and a lot of drifting as a result I thought there would be a little deeper snow, but poking into some sheltered areas very early this morning gave me an average of 28cm, with another 5cm since then to now. Could be super nice out there.
If there were a deeper base I'd warn about avalanche dangers following all the wind, but it's still hard to get out of bounds due to brush. If you are out there, be careful on lee slopes where snow has piled up. We did have a fatality here a few years ago just off the runs, and just due to a sluff, so always think carefully!
Akakura Kanko:
100cm, -5°
Akakura Onsen:
110cm, -4°
Ikenotaira Onsen:
60cm, -2°
Myoko Suginohara:
60cm, -9°
Seki Onsen:
110cm, -5°
Myoko Ski Park:
80cm, -1°
Kyukamura RunRun:
70cm, 0° (how did they LOSE 30cm in one day?)
Tangram Ski Circus:
75cm, -4°
Madarao Kogen:
60m, -6°
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Data as of Wednesday 28th December 2016 Total snowfall at base so far 278cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 53cm (12th December) November 2016 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 266cm 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.