Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1013cm Posted on Friday 14th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Hello, and sorry to have been out for a few! Local obligations - sitting at a checkpoint for the cross country events of the Junior Olympics, held these two days in Myoko - and the fact that it was miserable, cold, bone-chilling rain all day yesterday. Today we were sitting in snow and some pretty brisk winds, but it's always better in snow. And it is snowing today, occasionally pretty heavily. Good news, as we move into the last weeks of the season. It sounds like most of the ski areas will be closing at the end of the month; more information when we get it! Official info: Akakura Kanko: 290cm Akakura Onsen: 230cm Ikenotaira: 225cm Myoko Suginohara: 200cm Seki Onsen: 450cm Myoko Ski Park: 270cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 320cm Madarao 220cm Tangram Ski Circus 200cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 14th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 1013cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 242cm reported on 15 days March 2014 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 25cm Snowfall at base this season 988cm Posted on Monday 10th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . After a beautifully sunny start to the day yesterday, the snow turned on again. We're currently seeing some pretty blustery weather, with occasional blasts of wind and snow that brings the visibility down to zero. Sorry that I was not my usual self yesterday; it was the day of the Yama no Kami (mountain god) event in the middle of Akakan that I almost forgot about. Being a Japanese event, of course, lot of sake had to be consumed.... a long day, let's just leave it at that. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 350cm Akakura Onsen: 250cm Ikenotaira: 235cm Myoko Suginohara: 210cm Seki Onsen: 450cm Myoko Ski Park: 310cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 350cm Madarao 230cm Tangram Ski Circus 210cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 10th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 988cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 242cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 130cm 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 40cm Snowfall at base this season 1103cm Posted on Saturday 22nd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Really nice snowfall through the day and into the night; probably a total of 30-40cm (hard to know for sure, as I snow-throwed last night once, and there's an additional 10-15 this morning, and the reports aren't in early or don't really reflect the new snow). This morning it is sunny and beautiful, a perfect day for enjoying the snow. No wind yet either, although the national news says we should be seeing some breezes. Maybe the low-pressure cell has completely moved out of this area. A little bit of concern for the backcountry, as people were reporting yesterday that the new snow was breaking pretty easily on the hard snow below. The sun today should help stabilize things in the longer run, but we could see slides in the meantime. I'll be out there and being careful as well. Official info: Akakura Kanko: 290cm Spring operations: The Myoko Kogen Sky Cable gondola and hotel No. 3 lift will stay open from March 24 until May 6, or whenever the snow runs out. Spring rates from March 24 are adults ¥2,500, junior high students and seniors ¥2,000, kids ¥1,500. Akakura Onsen: 200cm Appears from their website that they're open until Sunday 30th March. Ikenotaira: 210cm Planning to stay open until Sunday 6th April. Myoko Suginohara: 190cm Last day Sunday 23rd March. Seki Onsen: 420cm Says it hopes to stay open until mid-May - at least for Golden Week, snow allowing. Myoko Ski Park: 260cm Open until Sunday 6th April. Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 320cm Closing Monday 31st March. Madarao 200cm Tangram Ski Circus 175cm Running the No. 3 lift only from March 31 until April 6. Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 22nd March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 1103cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 242cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 245cm 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 1063cm Posted on Friday 21st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow is falling, continuing the unpredictable fun of March in Myoko. It's good, wet snow, but we are really happy to see water in this form. If it's going to be spring, I say, let it be sunny and warm so we can enjoy a different style of skiing - like hiking out in the woods, skiing in shorts - you know what I mean. Lots of people out on the hill this morning, enjoying the last few days of the main season Official info: Akakura Kanko: 290cm Spring operations: The Myoko Kogen Sky Cable gondola and hotel No. 3 lift will stay open from March 24 until May 6, or whenever the snow runs out. Spring rates from March 24 are adults ¥2,500, junior high students and seniors ¥2,000, kids ¥1,500. Akakura Onsen: 200cm Appears from their website that they're open until Sunday 30th March. Ikenotaira: 210cm Planning to stay open until Sunday 6th April. Myoko Suginohara: 190cm Last day Sunday 23rd March. Seki Onsen: 420cm Says it hopes to stay open until mid-May - at least for Golden Week, snow allowing. Myoko Ski Park: 260cm Open until Sunday 6th April. Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 320cm Closing Monday 31st March. Madarao 200cm Tangram Ski Circus 175cm Running the No. 3 lift only from March 31 until April 6. Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 21st March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 1063cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 242cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 205cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 1043cm Posted on Saturday 15th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A beautiful day, following a good night of snowfall. Looks it should be a great day for skiing, especially as it looks like another warm cycle will be coming through next week. Hit it while you can! I don't really have anything else to say, unusually - nothing much going on, except the good stuff! Official info: Akakura Kanko: 300cm Akakura Onsen: 260cm Ikenotaira: 230cm Myoko Suginohara: 190cm Seki Onsen: 450cm Myoko Ski Park: 300cm Myoko Kyukamura Runrun 320cm Madarao 230cm Tangram Ski Circus 190cm Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 15th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 1043cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 242cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 185cm 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 1113cm Posted on Sunday 6th April 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Your reporter is out of town on this, the last day for all the resorts except Akakan and Seki Onsen, but we've got the official word: 10cm of fresh snow. What a year... I have to say, too, it rained Friday but the snow was really fun. Not too sherbet-y, and plenty glide-y. Fun is what you make it, right, and dressed unfashionably but appropriately, it's all good. The town is no longer giving snow reports - unfortunately the webcams don't seem to be updating now either. From now until the last lifts run, we'll update this Myoko Now page from time to time with any news. Resorts remaining open from Monday 7th April Akakura Kanko: Myoko Kogen Sky Cable gondola and hotel No. 3 lift will stay open until May 6, or whenever the snow runs out. Seki Onsen: Planning to stay open until May 6th. All other resorts closed from Monday 7th April. Myoko Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 6th April 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 1113cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 12 days January 2014 snowfall 377cm reported on 20 days February 2014 snowfall 242cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 245cm reported on 13 days April 2014 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 0cm Posted on Tuesday 18th November 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow is slowly creeping down the hill; the fall blooms (yellow bulldozers and red snowthrowers) are now in full glory around the homes; the invitations for the endless (and ski performance dampening) year-end parties are coming in. That special time of the year is just about upon us. We’ve had a rainy summer in Myoko this year. Not as much trekking up in the hills, and so much moisture that we worried if there’d be enough water left for snowfall. Not really worried about it, to be honest; there never seems to be much correlation between summer rain and winter snow. More that the Japan Sea is staying pretty warm, which gets that moisture up in the air. Come on, Siberian winds! A lot more international travelers coming this year; a lot of hotels are pretty well booked for January. No real changes on the hill, but then why mess around with a good thing. So now it’s just time for that first big snowfall that we usually get this time of year, wet and concrete-like and tough on the trees. Then it melts and makes us wait until too often right around Christmas. And then it really starts coming down. So I’ll be back from time to time, just to keep you wishing it really was January and there is a meter of new snow on the ground. Which will happen (we hope). PS Sorry, the clouds just parted as I when to take a look at visibility. Snow down to maybe 900 meters. But I'm not going to record this yet as actual snowfall.... Myoko Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 18th November 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2014 snowfall 0cm 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 60cm Snowfall at base this season 61cm Posted on Saturday 6th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Yesterday's forecast came true: we work up to about 60cm of fairly nice fresh snow - not as wet and heavy as is often the case early in the season. It's beautiful! It's very much welcome! So why didn't I make this report the first thing of the day? There’s this thing called a battery that goes into the mighty snowthrower (which is often a part of, and occasionally defines) these reports. Mine was getting low, but at worst a quick jump and it was OK—until the first time I really needed the machine. All I can say is, I went to the local home center, found the right serial number of the battery (just one left), and in the five minutes I was there, at least three other men picked up batteries. And a huge line at checkout with a forest of shovels and scrapers heading out. It always catches us to some degree. Still snowing, with occasional sunny patches. Hope it keeps building up, so the planned openings around the 20th will go off on schedule! Myoko Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 6th December 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 61cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (6th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 61cm 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 0cm Posted on Sunday 23rd November 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A post-earthquake note (nothing snow-related to report just yet, unfortunately). We were really close to the epicenter, it seems. Felt that way. It was a big one! As big as any I've been in here in nearly 20 years. The windows started to rattle, then things moved, and then everything seemed to go liquid—lamps were swinging, everything was banging and shaking and jumping. Not fun. We've had aftershocks throughout the day, but luckily there has been no report of any major damage in the area. I did hear that avalanches were set off in Tateyama, to the west of us and Hakuba, by the earthquake, but fortunately we don't have much snow up on the hill yet. Still not sure if there were any landslides, though. Always a concern in the tight valleys around here. Well, back to waiting! Nothing on the coming forecast, but not to worry. Yet. Myoko Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 23rd November 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2014 snowfall 0cm 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 106cm Posted on Friday 12th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I have been hesitant to report since yesterday, for the rain yesterday, because were looking for a big snowfall that hasn't happened yet today. One interesting development yesterday; the town announced that in fact Myoko Suginohara Ski Area will open partially tomorrow! Just the gondola, just the weekend, 8:30 am to 3:30. Pre-season price of ¥2,500. And, Akakura Onsen Ski Area is also opening some runs for ¥2,500: Kumado No. 1, No. 4, No 5 lifts, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. They'll be open to the 19th on that schedule, and we'll see what happens after that. Kind of surprised by both, partly because Suginohara is not the quickest to open (and tends to close early), Akakura Onsen hasn't had any additional snow really since the big fall earlier this week. But, hey, the season is here! Myoko Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 12th December 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 106cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (6th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 106cm 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 40cm Snowfall at base this season 101cm Posted on Sunday 7th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow might have tapered off during the day yesterday, but it started up again sometime during the night. The boot test shows about 35-40cm this morning, and it's falling at a rate of 1-2 cm/hour. Which means, real snow. And it is real snow, too, nit the heavy glop that usually falls early season. The shoveling isn't a pain, it's hard to make a great snowball. The kids may not be happy about that, but for snow control and skiing, that sounds a lot better! I doubt that the ski areas would open early unless there is a lot more snow, but if there are any changes we'll let you know! Official planned opening dates: Akakura Onsen and Akakura Kanko: December 20 Ikenotaira: December 19 Suginohara: December 20 Seki Onsen: As soon as there's enough snow Myoko Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 7th December 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 101cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (6th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 101cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Posted on Friday 5th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Here it comes.... Things are white outside at the moment. Still some grass poking through around the house, but the weather report is for possible heavy snow along the Japan Sea coast in the Hokuriku area. Meaning us. National broadcaster NHK just said there might be 60cm in some mountain areas. That would start getting us set up! First day below zero; first day to use the yellow, lined gloves that are the sign of a local (and they make a great gift). Hope to have news of lots of wet stuff tomorrow. Official opening dates: Akakura Onsen and Akakura Kanko: December 20 Ikenotaira: December 19 Suginohara: December 20 Seki Onsen: As soon as there's enough snow Myoko Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 5th December 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 1cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (5th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 1cm 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