Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1314cm Posted on Saturday 31st March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It is the second-to-the-last-day for most of the Myoko area resorts. Big cross-country race, and your truly is sitting about 1.5 kilometers out there on the course to check that the kids are all passing through properly. A mea culpa: it was calm early in the morning, but we had a pretty steady north wind through the day (as we found out, again, sitting out there in the open). That wind also released huge green clouds of pollen from the sugi trees. Lots of runny knots and itchy eyes out there. Warmer today and the prediction on wind is in fact calm. All the reports below are from yesterday, except for Lotte Arai which updates regularly (although not on the lifts). Add a couple of degrees, maybe; keep the snow about where these are, and you’ll be good. T Tomorrow I’ll report at a more normal time, and try to sum up this unusual season. Akakura Kanko: 220 cm, 1°; closing May 6 Akakura Onsen: 180cm, -1°; closing April 8 Ikenotaira Onsen: 160cm, 2.5° Myoko Suginohara: 115cm, -3°; No. 3 and Romance lifts closed; closing April 1 Seki Onsen: 310 cm, 1°; closing May 6 Myoko Ski Park: 130 cm, 5°; closing April 1 Kyukamura RunRun: 170 cm, 9°; closing April 1 Lotte Arai Resort: 370cm, 1.2°; Mamushigaeshi, Exciter and Discovery closed (weren’t some of these permanently closed?); Myoko Long Run Upper partially open; Funaishi-zawa, Happy Place and Benzaku-zawa open in the avalanche-controlled areas; closing May 6 Tangram Ski Circus: 110 cm, 3°; closing April 1 Madarao Kogen: 130 cm, -1°; closing April 1 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 60cm, 1°; closing April 1 Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 31st March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 33cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1314cm Posted on Wednesday 21st March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . All that talk of heavy snow (NHK!) has not come to anything in Myoko (although the TV did show us the “heavy” snow falling in Kanagawa). The day is still just starting, so things could change… but I doubt that there will be a lot of new snow. There was a band of fresh snow right across the mountain, though, from just above the Akakura Kanko Hotel (about 1000 meters, right in the middle of the hill) up to the top of the lifts, so around 1550 meters. So I’m adding 2 cm just to be optimistic and accurate. The gondola at Suginohara has closed due to wind, while Akakan’s is still going. Could change if that wind picks up a bit more, so keep an eye on the reports. Looks like precipitation is just coming in from the southeast as we type, with the far mountains now obscured. Akakura Kanko: 250 cm, -1°; closing May 6 Akakura Onsen: 235cm, -2°; closing April 8 Ikenotaira Onsen: 195cm, -0.5° Myoko Suginohara: 145cm, 0°; closing April 1 Seki Onsen: 350 cm, -2°; closing May 6 Myoko Ski Park: 190 cm, 1°; closing April 1 Kyukamura RunRun: 200 cm, 1°; closing April 1 Lotte Arai Resort: 410cm, 5.3°; Exciter and Discovery permanently closed; Be Free, Mamushigaeshi and Discovery closed, Rindou Lower possibly closed; Funaishi-zawa, Happy Place, Benzaku-zawa and Small Mamushi in the avalanche-controlled areas open; others closed (see website for updates); closing May 6 Tangram Ski Circus: 140 cm, 0°; closing April 1 Madarao Kogen: 165 cm, -2°; closing April 1 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 140cm, 3° (yesterday’s report); closing April 1 Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 21st March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 33cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1312cm Posted on Tuesday 20th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The rain has turned to light snow; the national news is still reporting that it could really snow tomorrow. Looks like the Kanko area (including Tokyo) might get snow as well, which means white flakes falling during cherry blossom viewing in the capital city. It has been a unique season on the weather front. I’m a bit confused by Lotte Arai’s reporting; they noted some of their avalanche-controlled areas “Course closed” instead of “Temporarily closed” yesterday, but they’re back to temporary only. When in doubt, check their website before going! And good job, Seki Onsen, for finally revising your snow depth (-50cm overnight, even with the snow falling! Yes, I am being snarky...) Akakura Kanko: 250 cm, 0°; closing May 6 Akakura Onsen: 235cm, -3°; closing April 8 Ikenotaira Onsen: 200cm, -1.5° Myoko Suginohara: 150cm, 0°; closing April 1 Seki Onsen: 350 cm, -5°; closing May 6 Myoko Ski Park: 190 cm, 6°; closing April 1 Kyukamura RunRun: 200 cm, -1°; closing April 1 Lotte Arai Resort: 409cm, 0°; Exciter and Discovery permanently closed; Mamushigaeshi and Rindou Lower closed; Funaishi-zawa, Happy Place and Benzaku-zawa in the avalanche-controlled areas open; others closed (see website for updates); closing May 6 Tangram Ski Circus: 140 cm, 0°; closing April 1 Madarao Kogen: 170 cm, -3°; closing April 1 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 140cm, 3° (yesterday’s report); closing April 1 Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 20th March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1312cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 31cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1310cm Posted on Saturday 17th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Strong north winds through the day and especially in the evening yesterday. Colder than recent days as well, with minus numbers posted, We got about 2 cm of round pellets at base up to the morning; it was trying to snow earlier but we’re now seeing some blue patches here and there. I actually hope the forecast are correct and we get some sun to warm up that snowpack; it’s a bit crusty out in the natural snow and looks like it would be hard to get some nice, elegant turns in (more like hop and hope?). It would just be nice on the resorts, too, to go back to some sunny spring skiing for a few days before we go back to rain and snow. Or so it appears. Akakura Kanko: 250 cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 240cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen: 215cm, -4.5° Myoko Suginohara: 150cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 400 cm, -2° Myoko Ski Park: 195 cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 220 cm, -1° Lotte Arai Resort: 415cm, -0.7°; Exciter and Discovery closed; about half of the avalanche-controlled areas closed (see website for updates) Tangram Ski Circus: 150 cm, -3° Madarao Kogen: 180 cm, -6° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 140cm, 4° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 17th March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1310cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 29cm 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 1291cm Posted on Tuesday 6th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . We got the rain, we got the wind, but we didn’t get the heavy snow some sites were predicting. It’s basically dust on crust today, with the soft snow of the weekend now hard and just 4 cm of ice pellets and soft hail on top. Not a great day off the piste, for sure, although it could be just fine on the courses. The wind is occasionally kicking up as well, so, as always, watch for lift closures. There is snow falling, but it’s pretty small soft hail and ice pellets, and not building up very quickly... Sunny tomorrow? That might be nice…. Then rain again Thursday and Friday? Not such good news. Akakura Kanko: 280 cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 330cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen: 235cm, -3° Myoko Suginohara: 190cm, -7° Seki Onsen: 430 cm, -3° Myoko Ski Park: 250 cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 270 cm, 0° Tangram Ski Circus: 200 cm, -1° Madarao Kogen: 190 cm, -5° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 6th March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1291cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 10cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1287cm Posted on Friday 2nd March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . That wind keeps on blowing; once again, it’s shifted from the north to the southwest, and the snow that north wind was bringing has now ended. Not a lot overnight; my snow study boards blew over so I’m estimating on the fresh (but it’s just a bit). It did snow through the day higher up, so the areas are reporting up to 15cm of fresh on their higher runs. Offpiste things could be a little tricky today, with that mush from yesterday gaining some fresh stuff that could slide (we might already be in the season for soft snow slides; noticed a higher danger level at the Japan Avalanche Network). The temperatures are colder than yesterday, but I have a feeling things will warm up quickly today, and continue through the weekend. Akakura Kanko: 320 cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 365cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen: 250cm, -4° Myoko Suginohara: 215cm, -8° Seki Onsen: 450 cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 280 cm, -2° Kyukamura RunRun: 300 cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 220 cm, -1° Madarao Kogen: 230 cm, -6° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 2nd March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1287cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 6cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1281cm Posted on Sunday 25th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Yesterday’s strange weather resulted in a little more snow than the forecasted 10cm, so we have some nice soft stuff on top of a good solid base. The winds of yesterday morning picked up a little last night, with some drifting and blowing snow - perhaps why Lotte Arai has closed much of its avalanche-controlled areas. Got to keep in mind if you area heading offsite, too; there may be some accumulation of wind-blown snow on lee slopes that can cause troubles. Otherwise a nice day. Some runs at Akakan are closed for the national competition now underway (but you get to check out the ski jumping, which is always a fun diversion in the day’s skiing). Akakura Kanko: 350 cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 415cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen: 270cm, -7° Myoko Suginohara: 230cm, -13° Seki Onsen: 450 cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 320 cm, -1° Kyukamura RunRun: 350 cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 240 cm, -6° Madarao Kogen: 270 cm, -6.5° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 25th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1281cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 1266cm Posted on Thursday 22nd February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow kept on coming through the day yesterday - nice, big flakes. It just have done something to the resort’s collective brains, though; a lot don’t have new reports ready yet (at 8 am plus). I’ve marked the new with * Akakura Kanko: 350 cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 420cm, -5° * Ikenotaira Onsen: 275cm, -8° * Myoko Suginohara: 240cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 450 cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: 340 cm, -2° Kyukamura RunRun: 370 cm, -4° * Tangram Ski Circus: 240 cm, -6° * Madarao Kogen: 270 cm, -4° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 22nd February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1266cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 213cm reported on 14 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 1248cm Posted on Wednesday 21st February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Another nice surprise this morning: when elderly dog needed an early morning excursion, she was met with a big drift of snow right outside the door. We got about 30cm, something the forecasts didn’t catch - only about 10cm was predicted. Still coming down, too, although lightly. Another great day on the resorts; a nice reset for the backcountry, too, with some good light snow. Akakura Kanko: 350 cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 415cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen: 275cm, -5° Myoko Suginohara: 240cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 450 cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: 340 cm, -2° Kyukamura RunRun: 370 cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 240 cm, -4° Madarao Kogen: 270 cm, -4° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 21st February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1248cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 195cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1218cm Posted on Tuesday 20th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Nice surprise this morning to wake up to a little fresh snow. Not a lot, but really light snow, and it keeps falling, so we keep hoping for more. But it’s also really foggy today, just like yesterday from about 10:30-11am. Warmer today, too, although still in minus territory. Not much to add; only that the big Kokutai—the national ski meet—is coming up this weekend. Shouldn’t interrupt too much of the regular resort business, and there is the chance to watch some jumping or cross country or ski racing. Akakura Kanko: 350 cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 400cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen: 275cm, -4.5° Myoko Suginohara: 240cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 450 cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: 270 cm, -4° Kyukamura RunRun: 370 cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 240 cm, -4° Madarao Kogen: 270 cm, -4° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 20th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1218cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 165cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1212cm Posted on Monday 19th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Beautiful, sparkly flakes on the surface of the snow this morning; we got about 4cm in total, but it was of real snowflakes (six branches, about 2mm across, the whole thing). Yesterday’s heavy snow turned out to be very compact and dense, so climbing was much easier than expected for the offsite set. Today is just a really nice, sunny day; a few clouds moving in, and the weather reports say there is a chance of snow. Just have to see how much that warm sun affects the snow surface through the day, especially in the backcountry. Akakura Kanko: 350 cm, -7° Akakura Onsen: 400cm, -8° Ikenotaira Onsen: 275cm, -8° Myoko Suginohara: 245cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 450 cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: 270 cm, -4° Kyukamura RunRun: 360 cm, -4° Tangram Ski Circus: 240 cm, -5° Madarao Kogen: 270 cm, -8° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 19th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1212cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 159cm 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 49cm Snowfall at base this season 1208cm Posted on Sunday 18th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . There was a lot of snow falling yesterday, lots of wind and blowing.. the total wasn’t as dramatic as might have been expected, especially with drifts covering cars. First time to have real cornices forming outside the building here, too. Not a great sign for up in the hills, where there is almost certainly wind-deposited snow and fresh growth on the cornices that backcountry travelers should be pretty careful about. But the sun keeps trying to peek out, so it should be a great day at the resorts (and maybe not insanely crowded, either, after all the new reports about the heavy snow). I know some people might be surprised with the snow reading for today; I was! I noticed it’s settled a lot already, with a little cone forming on the vertical pole at the center of my snow board showing how the pack is really settling, perhaps because of the kind of crystals that were coming down. Still a lot of snow out there, and maybe more at higher elevations. Noticeably colder than yesterday, too. Akakura Kanko: 350 cm, -9° Akakura Onsen: 400cm, -8° Ikenotaira Onsen: 275cm, -7.5° Myoko Suginohara: 245cm, -14° Seki Onsen: 450 cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: 280 cm, -5° Kyukamura RunRun: 320 cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 240 cm, -5° Madarao Kogen: 270 cm, -9° Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 18th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1208cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 155cm 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