Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 449cm Posted on Thursday 16th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . An early report today, because it's a day for a climb in the hills. That means no official snow reports from the town, but we only got a very light dusting of snow overnight. It looks like snow could fall, with gray clouds over the peaks and a freshening wind that's not sure which way it wants to blow (a bit from the west, a bit from the north, the normal flows around the base of Mt. Myoko). Conditions have improved a lot, but we could still use some heavy (or as we say here, normal) snow to fill in the small trees offpiste. Official info (all from Jan. 15): Akakura Kanko: 250cm Akakura Onsen: 175cm Ikenotaira: 130cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 300cm Myoko Ski Park: 205cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 240cm Madarao 170cm Tangram Ski Circus 170cm (no new report) Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 16th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 449cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 210cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 459cm Posted on Friday 17th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . After some light snow overnight, the snowfall is picking up a lot this morning. The wind is also coming up as well, not so much to worry about lift closures (yet), but it's going to reduce visibility a bit more. A good time for some snow to reset the hill! Official info: Akakura Kanko: 240cm Akakura Onsen: 160cm Ikenotaira: 130cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 300cm Myoko Ski Park: 205cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 240cm Madarao 180cm Tangram Ski Circus 180cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 17th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 459cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 220cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 447cm Posted on Wednesday 15th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I'll bet the other Now! reports are saying the same thing, but it's cold out there! The car tells me it's -11 (and he's highly reliable). It's made for a very pretty morning, too, with frost on the surface of the snow sparkling in the sun. There are some clouds building up to the east and south (unusually; more often clouds move in from the west and north), and unkai - a sea of clouds - flowing along the valleys from Nagano City. One big development in Myoko this year is the huge growth of international travelers. Which also means the powder is getting tracked out way fast. This has not been a super-heavy snow year, so I wonder if the crowds will continue to be satisfied (it's the first time I've felt like this is a small place, which of course it's not). Great for the hotels and restaurants, of course; almost like going back to the boom years (well, better than that; no one-hour lift waits these days!). Official info: Akakura Kanko: 250cm Akakura Onsen: 175cm Ikenotaira: 130cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 300cm Myoko Ski Park: 205cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 240cm Madarao 170cm Tangram Ski Circus 170cm (no new report) Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 15th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 447cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 208cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Tuesday 14th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Light snow has been falling through the morning in now-snowy Myoko. It would be great to get enough to really reset the powder, but it looks pretty light at the moment. It's pretty cold as well—at least it will be light new snow! Some interesting changes being reported by the ski areas; I don't know how Akakura Onsen lost 20cm, while Seki Onsen gained 50cm! They're not that far apart... The official reporting has been a bit, um, loose this season (I'd like to say flaky, but I'm too nice to say that). Akakan has been the most consistent, and they do have actual depth gauges on the hill. When in doubt, check with the grand old resort. Fine clear conditions forecast for tomorrow in the region. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 250cm Akakura Onsen: 170cm Ikenotaira: 130cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 300cm Myoko Ski Park: 210cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 240cm Madarao 170cm Tangram Ski Circus 170cm (no new report) Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 14th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 40cm Snowfall at base this season 441cm Posted on Monday 13th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Well, the wind did shift at the end of the day yesterday, with some pretty heavy snow falling through the night and into the morning. Strong wind during the night meant a lot of drifting snow as well. It's hard to tell how much snow fell, to be honest. It was enough to bury my snowthrower (but that was because it was in a big drift), while the official reports are ridiculously low, except Seki Onsen's 50cm report, and Akakura Onsen's 40. In fact, we never received an official report from the town, and its Japanese-language website has never been fully updated (two areas are still blank!). My rant for the morning: come on guys! In the backcountry, some good snow and winds means a little higher danger level, as cornices build up and snow gets deposited on lee slopes. Keep a good eye on conditions, check out the snowpack and be careful (and have fun!). Official info: Akakura Kanko: 250cm Akakura Onsen: 190cm Ikenotaira: 130cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 250cm Myoko Ski Park: 225cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 220cm Madarao 160cm Tangram Ski Circus 170cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 13th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 441cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 202cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 401cm Posted on Saturday 11th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Yesterday turned out to be sunny after all that snow. Just a few centimeters of snow overnight here, though Suginohara are reporting up to 30cm higher up since yesterday, and some sun on the hill as we get ready for the next storm cycle to arrive. Looks like some colder temperatures as we enter next week; snow is likely for several days; let's hope it's a lot! First day of the long weekend in Japan so it's going to be a busy one. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 250cm Akakura Onsen: 160cm Ikenotaira: 120cm Myoko Suginohara: 190cm Seki Onsen: 250cm Myoko Ski Park: 200cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 220cm Madarao 160cm Tangram Ski Circus 170cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 11th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 401cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 162cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 60cm Snowfall at base this season 398cm Posted on Friday 10th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Winter has finally officially hit, with a great big snowfall and colder temperatures (like I told many people earlier in the season, when it comes, it really comes here). At least 60cm has fallen since yesterday, and probably even more - considering the conditions as we used the once-trusty snowthrower, which has decided to overheat now that it is really needed. The snowfall tapered off a little this morning, but with luck the heavy dumping will pick up again soon. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 250cm Akakura Onsen: 180cm Ikenotaira: 120cm Myoko Suginohara: 190cm Seki Onsen: 240cm Myoko Ski Park: 220cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 200cm Madarao 160cm Tangram Ski Circus 170cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 10th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 398cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 159cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 338cm Posted on Thursday 9th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow has started to fall again in Myoko. Nothing much to report yet, though I see that Suginohara are reporting 10cm of fresh, and then a short while later 20cm (and up to 40cm of fresh). Somewhat confusing. But anyway, not much to see this morning either - see the webcam images posted below - but let's hope it keeps going. And going. And going. And going. (And going). More to report tomorrow. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 190cm Akakura Onsen: 95cm Ikenotaira: 100cm Myoko Suginohara: 160cm Seki Onsen: 180cm Myoko Ski Park: 140cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 150cm Madarao 130cm Tangram Ski Circus 150cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 9th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (22nd December and 2nd January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 99cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 328cm Posted on Tuesday 7th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Not much accumulation overnight, and today it's a sunny day. Sunny days are nice, but we're still waiting for that really good dump that will set us up for the rest of the season. It should be interesting over the next few days as things warm up (including, I hate to say it, the chance of rain tomorrow), but it's all followed by the possibility of some heavy snow and colder temperatures from Thursday. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 200cm Akakura Onsen: 110cm Ikenotaira: 100cm Myoko Suginohara: 170cm Seki Onsen: 160cm Myoko Ski Park: 150cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 160cm Madarao 130cm Tangram Ski Circus 140cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 7th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 328cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (22nd December and 2nd January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 89cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 323cm Posted on Monday 6th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Light snow starting falling about an hour ago (6:30 am). Only a centimeter or two of the light stuff has fallen so far, but hopefully a bit more will accumulate before the sun and warmer weather that looks likely over the next two days. Cross your fingers for later in the week, when some heavy snow looks likely. Not all the reports are in yet (actually, only Ikenotaira has officially checked in), but here's what we have so far: Official info: Akakura Kanko: 200cm Akakura Onsen: 120cm Ikenotaira: 100cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 160cm Myoko Ski Park: 155cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 160cm Madarao 130cm Tangram Ski Circus 140cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 6th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 323cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (22nd December and 2nd January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 84cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 322cm Posted on Sunday 5th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A pretty good snowfall overnight - not as great as a lot of us would have liked, but maybe 30-40cm in places, though resorts posting smaller updates. The snow keeps on falling this morning, and it was pretty cold for the daily ritual of using heavy machinery to clear frozen water; about -5 at 6 am. Light winds from the north, some fog higher. No heavy snow on the forecast until later in the week, but some sun around Tuesday for those who like that shiny stuff. Your writer awaits zero visibility due to snow and the need for snorkels. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 200cm Akakura Onsen: 120cm Ikenotaira: 100cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 160cm Myoko Ski Park: 155cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 160cm Madarao 130cm Tangram Ski Circus 140cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 5th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 322cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (22nd December and 2nd January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 83cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 292cm Posted on Saturday 4th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . After a beautiful sunny day yesterday, the snow is back today. Not a huge accumulation so far, but the wind has shifted at the base of Akakan to the north—always a good sign—with the fog that often accompanies new snowfall. No dramas today; just time to get out, ski, and hopefully see a good build-up of the snowpack (i.e. skiing on the soft stuff again). Official info: Akakura Kanko: 180cm Akakura Onsen: 90cm Ikenotaira: 90cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 160cm Myoko Ski Park: 130cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 160cm Madarao 130cm Tangram Ski Circus 140cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 4th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 292cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (22nd December and 2nd January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 53cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com