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Naeba Now: Sunday 25th December 2016

  • Dec 25, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata


New snowfall at base 6cm
Snowfall at base this season 108cm

Posted on Sunday 25th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here.


Merry Christmas from Naeba!


Well today should be a good one with a fair amount of snow on the hill and the sun in the sky.


Yesterday we had consistent snow fall throughout the day clearing in the evening for the fireworks.


The forecast is looking promising for mid and late week so hopefully we'll get a decent amount of fresh in before new year.


Lifts running today are:

-Beginner lift No.4 08:00-20:30

-High Speed lift No.5 08:30-20:30

-Prince Gondola No.2 08:30-16:00 (last ride up 15:30)

-Takenokodaira Romance Lift 08:45-15:45

-High Speed Lift No.4 09:00-16:30

-High Speed Lift No.3 08:00-17:00



Naeba Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Sunday 25th December 2016 Total snowfall at base so far 108cm Number of days snowfall observed 15 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 19cm (24th December) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 91cm observed on 11 days




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