Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1138m Weather overview Sunny Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 7:48am on Friday 22nd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . An early report today, as I need to get out and on the road - and in the snow! Only Ikenotaira has reported so far, and they are not reporting any new snow (not entirely true) and -5C. 15cm or so of fresh snow to report from here at base. The sun is out right now although it looks like the snow may come back later in the day. Snow due tomorrow. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 22nd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1138cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 279cm reported on 16 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 50cm Snowfall at base this season 1123m Weather overview Heavy snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted at 7:58am on Thursday 21st February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sorry for the late report, but...I told you so! Yesterday's fine weather just seemed too strange, and it was. Suddenly around noon the snow started falling, and falling hard, and kept on falling. Let's say 50-70 cm--somewhere in there! Lots of snow and it keeps on going (which meant a snowthrow session from 6 am, delivery of people here and there, yes a little skiing, and we just keep on going). Tomorrow: I would guess snow, although it looks like we might have a little sun in the morning. Just to fool those bluebird fans once again to coming out, before another massive dump comes in? Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 21st February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1123cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 264cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 1073m Weather overview Sunny for the moment Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:45am on Wednesday 20th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . There's a great word that pilots and sailors use - "sucker hole" - for a short spell of nice weather that suckers you into thinking it's going to be a nice day. It's sunny right now in Myoko, and I can see people who like the sun all excited about going out. But it ain't going to remain, I'm pretty sure! It's already grey over the mountains, almost certainly from snow as well as clouds. This morning's news warns of possible heavy snow along the Sea of Japan, meaning here, of course. Not too much fell over night, although it was the nicest, big, sparkly stellars (star-like) flakes. The kind you want to ski in. Hopefully, more is coming soon. Apologies to the bluebird fans. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 20th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1073cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 214cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1053m Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted at 9:23am on Tuesday 19th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow is falling, and it seems to be picking up in quantity (and the quality doesn't look too bad either!). Yesterday we never really got to full rain--so I didn't post an update (let's say it got as bad as very wet snow, although just a few hundred meters down the hill it was genuinely raining hard). Now it's back to the good stuff, and colder temperatures. Not that much accumulated since yesterday, but now things are starting to get covered up again. Pretty strong winds earlier made me worry we might see some lift closures, but the big gusts are down now. Only Suginohara No. 3—which always seems to close for "course inspection" when the winds are up, is questionable at the moment. Check before you go. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 19th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1053cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 194cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 1050m Weather overview Sun with some cloud Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 10:13am on Sunday 17th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . After a day of steady snowfall, the stars came out about 9 pm--following some beautiful, big, star-shaped flakes floating down (wish we had more of those, instead of the smaller, wind-packed flakes that made things slow in the powder except on steeper slopes). Tip of the day: look at the snowflakes falling on your jacket; compare with the ski conditions. Something to do on the lift... A nice, sunny, calm start to the day, with some light clouds starting to move in now. Snow is on the forecast ahead for the coming days--maybe another big fall, too! For the backcountry crowd: a dig yesterday shows a pretty stable snowpack. There is a layer down about 70 cm (probably from sun late last week) that resulted in isolated breaks on steep rolls and other features. There's more fresh on top today, so exercise caution, don't go out without your gear (too many people with no beacon shovel or probe--never a good idea), and have some safe fun! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 17th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1050cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 191cm 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 50cm Snowfall at base this season 1030m Weather overview Heavy snow Wind Moderate+ Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 9:26am on Saturday 16th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Be careful what you wish for: one of the fine people behind this website and I were chatting yesterday about how we miss the almost-emergency days of the past few years when the snow takes over daily life.... well, it almost happened today. Lots of snow, lots of wind, drifting, blowing, probable lift and train stoppages (no shower in the house at first too--blocked exhaust pipe). Ah, the joys of snow country. Hard to tell how much actually fell, because there was a lot of drifting, but it was a lot, and the density is pretty high. Let's say probably half a metre. Offpiste, things are a little sketchy; we did see some avalanche debris in valleys below some steep open faces two days ago, probably some sliding over the rain crust that was still persisting in the snowpack. We'll be digging today, so I'll let you know how things are changing (but be careful, and watch for sluffs at least on the steeps today). Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1030cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 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 171cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 979m Weather overview Sunny after earlier snow Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 12:20pm on Wednesday 13th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The day started with some continuing light snow, after the most perfect snowflakes late last night--big, sparkly star-like flakes that probably meant great powder this morning (while I sit at my desk---grrr--but I'm out in a few minutes). It's now turned to some sun and blue skies, although snow may well be falling again shortly. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 13th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 979cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 120cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 909m Weather overview Sun, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted at 10:42am on Saturday 9th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A very nice woman called to ask me if I could guide her around, "When the sun comes back again." Oh, people; snow is the norm. Snow is what we want. Sun is something we may or may not see once or twice a month. We want it to just keep on falling. Today started sunny, after a pretty nice overnight fall. But by 10, we were already starting to see a few flakes drifting down, while the peaks are once again up there in the clouds. Looks like the start of a few days of snow, at least, perhaps even a bit heavy. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 9th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 909cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 50cm 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 40cm Snowfall at base this season 949m Weather overview Heavy snow Wind Moderate to strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 10:07am on Monday 11th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sorry for the lack of a report yesterday. But today I bring good news. Snow! Lots of snow! It's very 'Myoko' out there this morning, with heavy snowfall, delayed trains and people heading out early to try and get back to the big cities. Meaning a great day for the powderhounds. We probably had 30-50 cm at base level - a little hard to tell with a lot of blowing - and it's even coming down harder now. After leaving for about an hour to take a friend down to the station (train delayed about 20 minutes), returned to find the driveway pretty well filled in again. The wind is gusting at times, which could result in some lift closures (particularly Suginohara's No. 3 - check ahead - and the gondolas at Akakan and Suginohara). It's also bringing visibility way down. Worse for driving than for skiing.... Off the piste, there is a hard rain crust that has produced some isolated slides. Keep an eye on steep slopes, bring all your gear (even if you're just going off the lifts). Better, choose a safe slope and enjoy all that powder. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 11th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 949cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 90cm 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 874m Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 8:10pm on Tuesday 5th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sorry for the late report today. Evening already, how the time flies. After the rain of yesterday we awoke to some snow this morning. Not a huge amount but definitely better than rain. (Isn't everything!?) The day started off with light snow but at the moment it's just cloudy. A colder day today as well starting off around -4C with a cold of -9 up on the mountain but temps rising toe. around zero level at base. Hopefully we will see some more snowfall overnight and into tomorrow. Thursday might be clearer before more snow on Friday and then some really potentially decent snowfall due around Sunday. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 5th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 874cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 15cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 869m Weather overview Cloud, light rain Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 12:07pm on Monday 4th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I was going to wait a bit before writing today's report, because today can't decide what kind of a day it's going to be. We had a little light snow and minus temperatures at breakfast time, but at lunch we have about 4 degrees and--hate to say it--rain. Very light rain, though, and the freezing line should be coming down during the afternoon. Hopefully that means rain turning to snow, frowns turning to grins. I'm always optimistic, since we do live in Myoko, after all, and snow will come. At least the roof isn't threatened by tons of endlessly falling snow. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 4th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 869cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 864m Weather overview Foggy, light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 5:47am on Sunday 3rd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The rain is gone! Wind and a dusting of snow followed during the night, so it's not wet and nasty (even if the snow isn't that great just yet). But no complaints, right? Snow is on the forecast for the days ahead (alright, maybe a little rain down low tomorrow, but let's think confident, snowy thoughts and maybe this too will pass). If you plan to venture off the groomed in the coming days though, please be really careful about the possible ice layer the rain, and sudden return to cold, could have created. This could make the perfect layer for new snow to slide off--or it might simply bond well to the new snow and disappear. Without a good check, it's impossible to tell, but the possibility is there, so think before you attack that treeless, 40-degree slope. There's a reason why there are no trees there....and you don't want to know firsthand (and we down want you swept away, either). Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 3rd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 864cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 5cm 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