Another day of sun and blue skies; a really nice day in Myoko. Again.

A few clouds creeping over the peaks right now, hinting a bit at the light snow we're predicted to get tomorrow. It might get warmer after that (the dreaded rain mark does appear on Wednesday, but just for that evening and into Thursday). So enjoy a few good days, be ready to maybe do something different on Thursday, but then the temperatures go back down into the weekend (and maybe more snow).

The official word from the patrol: fast, fun snow today, Get out there and enjoy!

I have to give a note of thanks to Mr. A of Nagano who gave a call today to check on the snow conditions, after I noted some avalanche indications all around us over the past few days. One of the best tools for the backcountry is information, and we're trying to talk with each other and share what we see and hear (because you can't ski or see the whole mountain). I'll share what I find, and what others have discovered out there, and hopefully we'll stay as safe as possible!


Current Official Snow Depths

Akakura Onsen:
400cm

Akakan (Akakura Kanko):
470cm

Ikenotaira:
340cm

Myoko Suginohara:
240cm

Seki Onsen:
600cm

Myoko Ski Park:
460cm

Kyukamura:
500cm

Tangram:
270cm

Madarao:
300cm