Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 744m Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Reduced Posted at 1:17pm on Sunday 20th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A lot of snow is falling today; not always particularly heavy (at least by Myoko standards) but it's falling all the time. There is some pretty good wind at times, too, especially high up in the mountains, but at the base at moments as well. It was supposed to be sunny today, but maybe the snow will just keep going for a while. The snow removal is a pain, but the skiing is good! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 20th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 744cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 393cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 774m Weather overview Varied Wind Increasing Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 9:24am on Friday 25th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow did in fact start to fall last night and into the morning, although the sun is shining just as I write this. Maybe 10-15 cm so far—not enough to fire up the snowthrower just yet; we'll wait for more before doing a proper clean-up (the newspaper man didn't have to wade in to make the delivery, which is my main concern for the early morning; be kind to your neighbors, right?). The wind is starting to pick up form the north, and the forecast is for a pretty windy Saturday. I just heard that they cancelled the hydrofoil ferry to Sado, which usually means some strong wind and waves coming. So we're still waiting a bit, but the weather looks ready to give us a pretty good refill of fresh snow over the weekend. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 25th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 774cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 423cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 759m Weather overview Cloudy some sun Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 11:53am on Thursday 24th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It is sunny today - a clear, beautiful day, just a few fluffy clouds in the sky, and a light breeze from the southwest (it's always hard to tell here at the base at Akakan, because the winds pass around Mt. Myoko and the gap around Mt. Maeyama, and seem more southerly than they probably really are. On the top of Maeyama, you'lll often have winds blasting from one direction, then suddenly have them switch). But nice weather, of course, makes us look froward to the next blast of snow, which looks likely over the coming days. Suntan today; face shots in a few more days. A perfect combination. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 24th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 759cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 408cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 759m Weather overview Cloudy Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 9:48am on Wednesday 23rd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . After a pretty good snowfall last night (got the wife worrying about snow removal, while the writer was off in Tokyo) but which didn't add too much snow to the base, it was a pretty gray day, but with good snow conditions. Maybe a little sun tomorrow, before the snow gets turned on toward the weekend. Doesn't look like the earlier rain did much in the way of reducing snow stability, but I'll be climbing in the next few days, and will give what backcountry information I can. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 759cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 408cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 851m Weather overview Cloudy, fog, light snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:45am on Wednesday 30th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It looked like it might be getting sunny early in the morning, but the light snow turned back on again, so hopefully there will be a little fresh powder out there (we could use a little reset in places). Looks like some very strange weather ahead, though; tomorrow should be sunny and a little warmer, and then the freezing level is going to start moving up almost to the peak of Mt. Myoko. Meaning we could have some rain (blechhhh) on Friday into Saturday. Then the temperature is predicted to drop very fast with snow returning. That could mean the formation of an ice layer which would then be loaded with snow, so it's a good time for anyone heading off the piste to keep an eye on things, go prepared, and be ready to not go if things get very sketchy. You just never know! Let's see what happens over the next few days. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 30th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 851cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 500cm reported on 20 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 879m Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 10:56am on Wednesday 6th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow is falling again - just in time to cover the icy chunks left over from the rain and the following high winds and increasing cold. We could use a good reset, after watching the snowpack really get eaten up. Although it is handier for the wind to clear off roofs and woodpiles than using a shovel (and the wind dries the firewood! Bonus points....). A little bit concerned about the ice layer and its effect on the steep slopes outside of the area, but I'll have more data in the coming days. Operations and official snow depths Akakura Kanko (Akakan) 240cm, -3C Akakura Onsen 245cm, 0C Ikenotaira 210cm, -3C Suginohara 190cm, -3C Seki Onsen 430cm, -5C Kyukamura 300cm, 1C Myoko Ski Park 260cm, -1C Tangram 200cm, -3C Madarao 200cm, -5C Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 6th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 879cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 20cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 879m Weather overview Sunny but clouding Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 7:53am on Thursday 7th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Heading for the hills today, so a quick report before I run! The ski resorts haven't released data yet, but it's a bit mild (right around 0°C) with some moderate to strong winds from the west. It looked at first like a sunny day ahead, but some high gray clouds above the mountains have already turned into snow. The trusty NHK forecast says there could be a lot of snow coming, so today could be an interesting and fun one. It would be nice to have some serious, genuine, so-much-snow-I-can't-see Myoko precipitation. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 7th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 879cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 20cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 889m Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted at 10:29am on Friday 8th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A sushi run down to Joetsu, on the Japan Sea, had us pretty excited last night--blasting snow obscuring vision (OK, if a little too much wind). The return to Myoko and: the stars were out. Luckily, the weather followed us south, I guess, as we woke up to pretty good snowfall, and also some pretty strong gusts of wind. Much colder, too. Should be nice snow out there though. Right now the snow is falling a little more lightly, although it looks likely to continue through the day. Maybe a little sunshine tomorrow, and then back to snow again (maybe even getting heavy on Sunday/Monday). Personally, I would like to see the return of over-the-boot snow, and the kind of snowfall that sends the weak off to for coffee or an onsen (sorry, bluebird day fans--go to Utah or someplace). That's what we live here for! Pre-three-day-weekend rant now finished. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 8th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 889cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 30cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 969m Weather overview Sunny Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:07am on Tuesday 12th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's a sunny, cold day today. Colder than I think some of the resorts are showing; I had -9°C in the car (which is surprisingly accurate), -8°C on the outside digital thermometer. Which also meant that there was some lovely powder around the house; nice big flakes, light for the shovel which means light on the skis; even I like a bluebird day when it's cold and there's some excellent powder out there! There is a slight gray tint to the sky, though--the forecast says some more snow is coming, so we might have increasing clouds through the day. But a nice break from the pounding fall over the last day or so, and hopefully preparation for some more fresh ahead. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 12th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 969cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 110cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 980m Weather overview High cloud cover Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 7:34am on Thursday 14th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . No official snow reports out yet, but we got very little snow since yesterday--just a light dusting. The forecast had sunny skies, but right now we have very high cloud cover and very good visibility (maybe we'll get some more snow?). Snow definitely is forecast for the coming days, even heavy as we move into early next week. Out early today to check the conditions up high; will let you know if there's anything going on in the snowpack (but generally things are looking good; some windpack from high winds yesterday afternoon). Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 14th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 980cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 121cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 980m Weather overview Light snow Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:50am on Friday 15th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It was looking like just a gray day until just a few minutes ago, and then some light snow started to fall again. And now it's starting to look a little less light and more like a moderate Myoko snowfall - hopefully we'll have some fresh cover! The hills could use a little powder reset and it looks like today into tomorrow will bring us just that. Clearer conditions forecast for Sunday after the snow clouds clear. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 15th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 980cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 121cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1050m Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted at 9:13am on Monday 18th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A new snow cycle has begun after one sunny day. The wind started picking up last night from the west/south (it's always hard to tell here at the base of Akakan, as the west wind comes around Mt. Myoko); snow is now falling with some moderately strong wind. It's really Myoko-style snow, too, with big flakes falling--should be more fun that the fairly wind-packed powder we've had recently. Not that any kind of powder is bad.... Luckily, the rain that you might see on the forecasts seems unlikely; the freezing line was predicted to go as high as 1,000 meters, but it's still about -2 here at 700 meters. I'll update if that unfortunate condition develops, but let's hope the precipitation stays white. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 18th 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