Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1345m Weather overview Snowing Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Reduced Posted at 10:00am on Thursday 21st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The next weather cycle has in fact arrived, with blowing snow and temperatures back in the minus again. It's not as blustery as earlier this morning (although we do have new cornices on the snowpack outside the house, and drifts alongside the car). Lifts are running fine now (checked on the Akakan gondola; no warnings from Suginohara this morning). It's nice to have things a little cleaner and whiter - it would be great to get 30+cm and really enjoy some light snow, but I doubt that much will fall. The local forecast is for the snow to taper off later in the day. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 21st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1345cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 62cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1352m Weather overview Clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted at 9:09am on Sunday 24th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Back to sun and blue skies again today; with just a little fresh snow on top to keep things nice and shiny (for a bit, anyway). It's starting out a bit cool, too... the sun is going to warm things up, but it may not be quite so springy - meaning lots of melt, and really sticky snow - as we have seen recently. A good day for a climb, I think.... Some season-end news: Akakura Onsen: last day 3/31 Suginohara: last day 3/31 Ikenotaira: last day 4/7 Madarao: last day 3/31 Kyukamura: last day 4/7 Myoko Ski Park: last day 4/4 Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 24th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1352cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 69cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1335m Weather overview Sunny with some cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:33am on Wednesday 20th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's sunny and warm again for the Newspaper Day holiday (remember your local delivery person... or subscribe and save print media). If it's not going to snow, it might as well be nice. It might snow a bit late tonight, in fact, as the temperature goes down. The forecast has it staying low, too -- maybe we'll get a break in the strong recent cycles of warm, cold, sun, rain (repeat). Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 20th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 52cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1345m Weather overview Bluebird Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted at 9:18am on Friday 22nd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I feel like I could pull out some of my earlier reports for March and just use them again: it was snowing yesterday, it's perfectly blue and sunny today. At least we're not going back to rain, at least until the beginning of next week. It is nice out, though - a perfect day for a slide. Wear some sunscreen, though! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 22nd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1345cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 62cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Fog gray, rain Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK Posted at 2:05pm on Sunday 31st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sorry to be late on this last regular day of the season - but there's nothing much to write about. It's rainy and gray, matching the mood at the end of the season (OK, there still is more skiing to do, but I thought that was appropriately poetic). It's been an interesting season. Some really good snow in January and early February, but an early-arriving spring in March without any last big powder fall (as we have had for many years). Well, it sometimes happens in April, so I shouldn't close the door on that just yet. The ski areas report at least steady business, if no major growth, but we did see a lot more international visitors in Myoko. I'm happy to say that a lot of them reported that they're here not just for the snow, but for the unique Myoko-ness of the place. That's something I hope we can always keep, even as things change. Not my last report, though; I'll keep things updated for the areas that are still open. Some season-end news: Akakura Onsen: last day today Suginohara: last regular day today; will re-open on April 6 & 7 Ikenotaira: last day 4/7 Madarao: last day today Kyukamura: last day 4/7 Myoko Ski Park: last day 4/4 Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Clear Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted at 8:21am on Tuesday 26th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I may have spoken too soon on the "it's OK but gray" comments of yesterday. A few hours after I posted, it got pretty nasty up here, with some pretty thick fog and limited visibility. But then we saw a little sun before the wind picked up, and it started to snow. A nice little fall in the end, too - probably 10cm or so on the slopes, a little less here at the base. Nice to see - it may make for some sticky skiing today, but that's OK. Even the trees are white once more, with a nice blue sky above it all. I'm going skiing! Some season-end news: Akakura Onsen: last day 3/31 Suginohara: last day 3/31 Ikenotaira: last day 4/7 Madarao: last day 3/31 Kyukamura: last day 4/7 Myoko Ski Park: last day 4/4 Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 26th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1352m Weather overview Cloudy some fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:45am on Monday 25th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The sun's gone today, but it's not entirely unpleasant. More high clouds than foggy gloom, although the peaks are starting to become obscured by the mists. Pretty sticky snow on the groomed yesterday; perhaps a little cloudiness wouldn't hurt (it was nice out in the woods, though, yesterday, with even a few pockets of powder left on north-facing slopes). Not much else to say as we enter the last week for several of the resorts. Some season-end news: Akakura Onsen: last day 3/31 Suginohara: last day 3/31 Ikenotaira: last day 4/7 Madarao: last day 3/31 Kyukamura: last day 4/7 Myoko Ski Park: last day 4/4 Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 25th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1352cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 69cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Increasing clouds Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted at 9:05am on Wednesday 27th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Weird and changeable weather continues. Yesterday it went from sunny and getting warm to snowy and cold (and foggy on top of it all). Today we have blue skies to the north, high gray clouds to the south, and a pretty strong wind from the west blowing through. What does that mean for the rest of the day? The forecast is pointing toward rain.... Some season-end news: Akakura Onsen: last day 3/31 Suginohara: last day 3/31 Ikenotaira: last day 4/7 Madarao: last day 3/31 Kyukamura: last day 4/7 Myoko Ski Park: last day 4/4 Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 27th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:01am on Tuesday 9th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A sunny day today, with the temperatures staying pleasantly cool. It turns out there actually was a little snowfall on Sunday, so the mountains are beautifully white as well. The snow has gotten past that early-season stickiness, so it's a good time to come on over and get in a few turns under a beautiful blue sky. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 9th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 0cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 2:08pm on Monday 1st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Miserable, pouring rain again today. Oh, yeah, it's April 1! It's actually a really nice, sunny day, and there are still some lifts rolling out there, and a pretty good snow base to slide on. And this site apparently played an April Fool joke on me, to -- for a few hours it refused to upload today's report! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 0cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1359m Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 2:58pm on Saturday 13th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A quick update for you.... It has been a nice sunny day in Myoko today, with a little extra fresh white stuff on top of the 10cm or so that fell Thursday. It's staying cool, too - the snow is really trying to hold on there! Warmer conditions likely tomorrow with more sun. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 13th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 0cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1370m Weather overview Fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted at 3:30pm on Wednesday 8th May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's still cold up here in Myoko, even though the last day of the lifts has come with the end of the Golden Week holiday. It's been an interesting season: we didn't have the massive snowfalls of the past couple of years, but that didn't mean it wasn't very good, especially in January and February. March was an odd month this season, with lots of bad weather to kind of put a damper on things. Funny, since during the last several years we've seen some rain during February, then a return of powder during March. You just never know.... The cold weather and recent snow - remember, it was snowing high up at the beginning of May - means we may have a great spring/early summer season up high in the hills. Tours to the huts below Mt. Hiuchi and closer to Mt. Myoko are now in full swing, and we've at least got some sun recently. Nice if it would just get warm! Ah, corn snow. Looks like a busy year to come, with many of the hotels already booking reservations. There's definitely a bigger international presence, but luckily most visitors are here because of what Myoko already is: a nice, Japanese, compact, friendly little ski town. Hope we can keep that spirit alive. Thanks for reading the reports this season - hope you enjoyed them. We'll be back in the autumn when the 2013/2014 season is just around the corner. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data at the end of the season Total snowfall at base so far 1370cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 9 days April 2013 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days Previous 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