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Naeba Now: Friday 15th February 2019

  • Feb 15, 2019
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata


New snowfall at base 6cm
Snowfall at base this season 710cm

Posted on Friday 15th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here.


Good morning from Naeba.


The cold conditions continue. -5C early on this morning. And 6cm of further snow to report too.


The snow has stopped and early on there is a lot of cloud but fine weather is expected today, before a return to snow falling during the day tomorrow.


Look for some sunshine early in the week as well as milder temperatures. Fingers crossed not too mild.


Official snow depth:


- 200cm


All lifts plan to be operating apart from the following (some lifts rested on weekdays):


- Number 1 Gondola

- Number 8 high speed

- Daishamen romance pair lift


All courses now open apart from the following:


- Splash Bowl


Planned night-time operations:


- Daily until Sunday 24th March 2019

- 4:00pm until 8:30pm

- Courses open: Number 5

- Lifts operating: Number 5 high speed lift



Naeba Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Friday 15th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 710cm Number of days snowfall observed 47 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 51cm (reported on 9th January) November 2018 snowfall 1cm observed on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 223cm observed on 15 days January 2019 snowfall 399cm observed on 22 days February 2019 snowfall 87cm observed on 10 days




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