Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 239cm Posted on Sunday 29th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A later than normal report today, but it's only because it's a great day out there and I had to get out on the slopes. Well, I had some work on the slopes that I was late getting up for.... but more than all of that, I thought the report would benefit from the time out there. Honest! It is very sunny this morning, lots of people out there on the slopes (including the kid snowboarder who ran right into me). A little caution because the weekend warriors are out in force. It's busy. Great snow, though, and it's still -2° even with a very warm sun. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 160cm Akakura Onsen: 85cm Ikenotaira: 80cm Myoko Suginohara: 170cm Seki Onsen: 150cm Myoko Ski Park: 130cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 150cm Madarao 115cm Tangram Ski Circus 120cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 29th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 239cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm 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 199cm Posted on Friday 27th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Nice snowfall today; not super heavy but just nice big flakes drifting down. It's a bit foggy at base level and up as well, although it seems to be lifting at the moment. Glad to see the snow, after we had a little bit of light rain last night. That bad memory is now covered in white. The temperatures are up now, but it looks to be quite cold and windy tomorrow. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 150cm Akakura Onsen: 85cm Ikenotaira: 70cm Myoko Suginohara: 160cm Seki Onsen: 140cm Myoko Ski Park: 90cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 110cm Madarao 100cm (about half the lifts running) Tangram Ski Circus No depth reports Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 27th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 199cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (22nd December) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 179cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 618cm Posted on Tuesday 4th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . April has left and February has returned. Not with lots of snow yet, but the white stuff is back. It's a little dust on gray ice at the moment, but hopefully there will be a lot more over the next few days. We need it, after two days where the wind and sun really brought down the levels (as reported by some of the more honest resorts below). Again, just how well that old snow is going to bind to this fresh is an issue for anyone venturing off into the backcountry. With the thin snow cover so far, and the quick change of temperature, it's likely that there will be a hard layer persisting in the snowpack for a while, which of course means higher avalanche risk. Please be careful when the powder comes back! Official info: Akakura Kanko: 180cm Akakura Onsen: 130cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 150cm Seki Onsen: 380cm Myoko Ski Park: 175cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 220cm Madarao 180cm Tangram Ski Circus 165cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 4th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 618cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day 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 648cm Posted on Wednesday 5th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The drifts are high, the snow is light. It's hard to tell just how much snow fell overnight around the house, with the high winds last night creating great big snow drifts right in front of the door (of course) and around the car. But it's nice, light snow today, so that digging out process went pretty painlessly. Much nicer that the heavy slop of just a few days ago (which is now gray ice under the light white). The forecast was for even higher winds today, so we're staying off the peaks - as tempting as all that fresh is. Some pretty strong gusts earlier, although it's pretty calm at the moment. Looks like the winds might have moved further north. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 220cm Akakura Onsen: 200cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 380cm Myoko Ski Park: 235cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 220cm Madarao 190cm Tangram Ski Circus 185cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 5th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 648cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 32cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 678cm Posted on Saturday 8th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I could be completely selfish and not say that yesterday's snow in the hills was absolutely perfect: settled snow with a deep layer perfect, fresh snow crystals glittering on top. I could no that, and tell you it was terrible and you might as well go somewhere else, and keep that great snow for ourselves. But I do have my journalistic standards of truth to uphold. OK, it was great, and it's still snowing. The spring scare of last week can now officially be forgotten - although we could still use a little bigger base for late-spring skiing. Now, I've been honest; just keep it to yourself, OK? Official info: Akakura Kanko: 230cm Akakura Onsen: 200cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 200cm Seki Onsen: 400cm Myoko Ski Park: 240cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 280cm Madarao 210cm Tangram Ski Circus 190cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 8th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 678cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 62cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 658cm Posted on Thursday 6th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A small gap in the snowfall this morning; the stars came out after 10 last night, and the sun was shining this morning, even though the temperature was -9. It doesn't look like it will last, though, as the forecast is for potentially heavy snow and the sky all around has that light white look of snow in the air. Even as I'm writing this the mountains have disappeared into the snow. Luckily, though, the high winds of the past two days have faded away - it must have been plenty cold for anyone climbing yesterday. Which is all good! We can use a healthy addition to the snowpack. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 220cm Akakura Onsen: 190cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 190cm Seki Onsen: 400cm Myoko Ski Park: 235cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 230cm Madarao 210cm Tangram Ski Circus 185cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 6th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 658cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 42cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 668cm Posted on Friday 7th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . About 10cm of super-light powder on the front deck this morning; I could have used a broom instead of a shovel to clear it off. Nice. There are no resort snow reports in yet, and I'm guessing it's pretty nice and cold (haven't switched on the car this morning, which is, of course, my finest source of local temperature). I have to head out early today, so add a few centimeters of good snow to the figures below. Otherwise, a lot is the same as yesterday; winter is back and we couldn't be happier (well, not much). Official info: Akakura Kanko: 220cm Akakura Onsen: 190cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 190cm Seki Onsen: 400cm Myoko Ski Park: 235cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 230cm Madarao 210cm Tangram Ski Circus 185cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 7th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 668cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 52cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 753cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's probably no surprise to anyone anywhere in Japan that it's snowing; seems like the whole country is covered in white. It is really starting to come down—and, as the SnowJapan forecast predicted, the winds are really picking up. It's a good day to stay on the slopes, where it should be as snowy as out in the woods (and safer). With wind, heavy snow and slightly warmer weather, anyone going out in the backcountry may find themselves in snow heavy enough that they will be breaking trail down as well as up, except on the steepest slopes (been there, done that). So a good day for caution/restraint in the hills. It will be better as this settles. Me? I dinged a knee, so I'm inside. Or throwing snow as rehabilitation. First time in nearly 20 years here.... wishing I was out there in the winds and deeps...ahhhhh. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 260cm Akakura Onsen: 220cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 210cm Seki Onsen: 420cm Myoko Ski Park: 260cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 280cm Madarao 230cm Tangram Ski Circus 210cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 753cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 137cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Thursday 13th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow! The Myoko reporter nails it again, with that prediction of gray turning to snow paying off (he scores!). OK, the fact is that mountain weather is pretty tricky, and you try your best. And we needed some snow, so it looks great. Not a lot yet, but the forecast is for an increasing rate over the next few days. It's even picking up at the moment, promising that today's hike in the hills will be on soft snow, and not as much of the slightly sun-crusted stuff we've been seeing in some spots over the past few days. No official snow reports up yet.... add a centimeter or two to the below. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 250cm Akakura Onsen: 195cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 180cm Seki Onsen: 400cm Myoko Ski Park: 235cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 280cm Madarao 230cm Tangram Ski Circus 190cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 13th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 117cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 698cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's foggy today in Myoko; nothing unusual in that, really. We're near the ocean, we get a lot of fog. Very fine snow is also falling, adding to the 20cm plus we had yesterday. It's kind of funny when Tokyo gets more snow than Myoko, but this has been an interesting year. No official reports are in this morning, was everybody out partying to celebrate the return of good snow?. As usual, the depths below are from yesterday; add a few centimeters because the snow did fall during the day. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 230cm Akakura Onsen: 200cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 200cm Seki Onsen: 400cm Myoko Ski Park: 240cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 280cm Madarao 210cm Tangram Ski Circus 190cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 698cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 82cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 728cm Posted on Monday 10th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A break in the snowfall today, with the sun shining and the hills sparklingly white. Nice. The air temperature is still cold, although the sun is warm. In short, a really good day for being out there on this day before a holiday. Hopefully some of our domestic travelers took today off for a nice four-day weekend. Looks like sun today and tomorrow before the snow starts up again later in the week. (The 30cm added in the report = over the last few days). Official info: Akakura Kanko: 260cm Akakura Onsen: 205cm Ikenotaira: 205cm Myoko Suginohara: 200cm Seki Onsen: 400cm Myoko Ski Park: 245cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 280cm Madarao 220cm Tangram Ski Circus 195cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 10th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 728cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 112cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 793cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . As I was waiting for the official town snow reports to come in (reluctantly not having a skiing day today), I was going to say the wind is finally down. They're not. Really nice snow is falling; big flakes, just drifting down gently until a few minutes ago and then: back to horizontal snowfall. On piste, the worst thing is that gondolas may not be running all the time. Oh, yeah, it will be cold on your face, but you're here to ski so suck it up! Get out and ski! Actually, looking out the window again, these big gusts mean wind chill will be a factor; balaclavas are highly recommended! In the backcountry, though, things are very dodgy. I heard some reports of pretty shaken people coming off the hill yesterday after setting off some small slides, and the complex terrain in the Myoko backcountry can make course decisions pretty difficult. The Avalanche Network issued an overall warning/advisory yesterday, so this is another day to really think twice about going, even if you think you're knowledgeable; don't even think about going at all if you don't have gear and experience and partners who are reliable and cool-headed. Practice your powder turns on the slopes. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 295cm Akakura Onsen: 260cm Ikenotaira: 210cm Myoko Suginohara: 250cm Seki Onsen: 430cm Myoko Ski Park: 300cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 320cm Madarao 250cm Tangram Ski Circus 240cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 793cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 177cm 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