Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1293m Weather overview Light snow Wind Increasing Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted at 9:10am on Saturday 2nd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The rain ended sometime during the night, with a nice dusting of fresh snow by the morning. It's probably going to be a bit hard on the slopes today -- but, hey, it's not raining! We're also seeing a bit of sun as well, interspersed with some light snow. Not a bad day to be out skiing in Myoko. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1293cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 10cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1308m Weather overview Light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor fog Posted at 11:12am on Sunday 10th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A little late logging in today, but I'm glad I did; things started warm, with even a little sun, before rain started falling, the wind shifted to the north, things got cold, and now we've got light snow falling. Just as your trusty Snow Japan forecast predicted, the freezing line has come way down the mountain way fast. This probably means some not-great conditions on the snow--especially out in the backcountry (think some nasty crust, unless it was actually snowing up higher. Not likely, though). Take the temperatures below as something for the record; things are a lot colder now! Updated: Just a quick lunchtime update: the wind has really come up in the last 30 minutes or so; lift closures are likely so check if you're planning to ski this afternoon (and dress more warmly than the early temperatures would indicate!) Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 10th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1308cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 25cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1308m Weather overview Sunny with high clouds Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:47am on Thursday 7th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A nice sunny morning today, but one with lots of signs of change ahead. High, thin clouds cover the sky, and the wind is warm - typical conditions before it (rain) arrives. Looks like it could start late this afternoon/evening, and continue through tomorrow. After that, things get very strange, as the freezing line moves way up past the peak of Myoko on Saturday night, then comes shooting down on Sunday with snow.... Could be some pretty strong winds up in the hills, so not an ideal time for backcountry travel. But there's still a good snowpack out there! Get out, support your local (or favorite) hill, which hopefully is located around the base of Mt. Myoko (bit of local boosterism; sorry, but it is beautiful out there today). Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 7th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1308cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 25cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1308m Weather overview Clouds moving in this afternoon Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 2:41pm on Wednesday 6th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . We started out with a sunny, spring morning today, although the clouds are starting to move in and the wind is currently picking up. The temperatures are way up and will be staying that way until probably Sunday (although the Snow Japan forecast has some snow possible Friday/Saturday, even as the freezing line goes way up to 2800 meters--things are definitely changeable, let's say that much for sure!). Not much more to add, because I'm stuck at the desk, and I felt like a little spring skiing this morning.... If you can't have powder, then some soft spring snow might be the next best thing! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 6th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1308cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 25cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1308m Weather overview Sunny with high clouds Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:12am on Friday 8th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's warm but sunny again this morning - the predicted rain fell during the night (yea!) but might again late in the day (boo!). Can't complain, really. It was a really fun day to be on the snow yesterday, despite some gluey sections on the slopes. Good for perfecting your balance. Especially telemark skiers, who really understand the flexible style and balance demand that freeheel skiing creates when the skis stop wanting to go forward. But I digress. Looks like mostly nice weather today and tomorrow, and then we might get back to some snow Sunday and next week as well. Spring today; winter will return! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 8th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1308cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 25cm 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1330m Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate to strong Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted at 10:45am on Thursday 14th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I kind of feel like I'm repeating myself, as these cycles of warm, sunny, rainy, colder, snowing keep going on.... After some pretty heavy rain yesterday, we're back to snow again, with some occasionally strong winds from the north that could slow down some lift operations. Probably not a whole lot of new snow - maybe 5-10cm - but we are getting some mini-cornices forming outside the house, so the real ones are probably also getting bigger. Again (careful, backcountry adventurers, in the sunny days ahead). And (wait for it...) it will be sunny again from tomorrow! I would say another cycle, although this time it looks like the freezing line will be staying pretty high, meaning warmer temperatures over the weekend, sun for the next couple of days until (blech) it starts to rain again, perhaps even pretty heavy around Monday. Although, to be an optimist, you have to admit that a little rain can lubricate that sticky spring snow on the ski runs. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1330cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 47cm 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 1323m Weather overview Clear Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 1:06pm on Wednesday 13th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's warm (and it was warm yesterday, too), and we're just waiting now for the rain to start falling. With the local weather reports giving an 80-90 percent chance, I think it's likely that things are going to be wet soon. With a strong west wind, we're also watching the snowpack get gobbled up. Spring is definitely here--for the moment. The freezing line continues its crazy up and down movement; it will be at about 3,000 meters midday, but will fall all the way to sea level by this evening, so we may be back to cold and snow after warm and rain. In the backcountry, keep an eye on the cornices--they're starting to fall with the warm weather, and they're big. We saw some serious slides and debris inside the caldera around Mt. Myoko yesterday; you don't want to be under them when they happen to come down. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1323cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 40cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1323m Weather overview Clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 7:56am on Tuesday 12th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . All the local reports aren't in yet, but I'm off to enjoy this perfectly bluebird day (yes, I've said I prefer a day of heavy snow - but it is March! What are you going to do?). Time for a climb, I think; there's probably some good snow on north faces. And with possible heavy rain on the schedule for tomorrow, too, it's time to act today. OK, with only two of the resorts having submitted reports, here's the word: current temperature is about -1°C at the base of Akakan; no fresh snow, the wind is light from the west. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 12th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1323cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 40cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1335m Weather overview Cloudy with showers at times Wind Strong westerly Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:27am on Monday 18th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The wind is way up, the rain is occasionally sprinkling down, but no heavy rains just yet on a Monday in Myoko. You can almost see the snowpack decreasing in the breeze, though; there's still a good amount of snow up on the hill, but the roadside walls are just falling away rapidly. It is WARM, too - all the morning reports are in the just-under-plus-ten degrees area (except Akakura Onsen, which didn't file today, and Seki, which has listed a cryptic "00" for the temperature....) Looks like rain will continue through tomorrow, when one again the freezing line will be coming way don the mountain, bringing some snow with it. It's definitely been a blustery March this year (unfortunately without the powder we've seen over the last few seasons). The high wind makes lift closures possible, so check before you go, especially the gondolas at Suginohara and Akakan. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 18th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 52cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1335m Weather overview Clear Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:41am on Sunday 17th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sunday is starting out better than we originally expected; after two warm, sunny days, it suddenly got cold late yesterday afternoon, with a bit of light snow in the early evening. It's back to the sun again today, and looks like it will be warm again (the early reports are all over on temperatures; the positive numbers are probably the later reports). A good day to get out; the next few days are likely to be rainy. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 17th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 52cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1335m Weather overview Sunny with some cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 12:05pm on Tuesday 19th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The weather report predicted rain, but luckily that seems to have stayed in the northern part of Niigata Prefecture. We here in this little triangle tucked into Nagano (and a lot of people do think that Myoko is in Nagano) are enjoying a sunny, very spring day. VERY spring--out for a light ski hike this morning with the dog, and the conditions are like what we'd normally find in April. Looks like a really short hiking season; too bad, because it's a gret way to keep in shape (for both dog and man) between the end of daily skiing and summer activities. We should have a couple more waves of cold and warm weather in the coming days, including the possibility of some snow. Not widely optimistic about one last big dump of powder, though--it does happen, but this might not be the year for it. But there's still snow out there, so enjoy the sun and skiing! 2:40pm update: Just a quick update: it's gotten colder, and turned to soup outside. Heavy fog. Can't see a thing. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 19th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 52cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1348m Weather overview Cloud and fog Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 9:42am on Saturday 23rd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's a pretty gray day out there today; not a problem if there's a good snowfall along with the clouds and fog, but we've just got a light dusting of pretty wet snow and a cold wind coming out of the north. Alright, this deep snow fan admits it: once spring is here, it might as well be nice weather if serious snow isn't coming down. Could get a little bit brighter later in the day; might see some rain tomorrow and Monday, too... Some season-end news: Akakura Onsen: last day 3/31 Suginohara: last day 3/31 Ikenotaira: last day 4/7 Madarao: last day 3/31 Kyukamura: last day 4/7 Myoko Ski Park: last day 4/4 Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 23rd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1348cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 73cm (10th January) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 334cm reported on 12 days January 2013 snowfall 508cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 424cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 65cm 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