Myoko Kogen snow report Wednesday 10th February 2010

10 Feb

Still raining, but it’s trying to snow….

Temperatures are finally starting to return to a wintry level here in Akakura Onsen, although the official reports show freezing level has not yet been reached at several resorts. It is forecast to continue getting cooler quickly today as a very light northerly brings light snow in the afternoon and evening. Those conditions should persist right through to Sunday morning providing some much needed repair to the rain affected slopes. The snow depth is down more than 50cm at Akakura Kanko, partly because the new snow had not settled, but that’s still a big drop….

New Snow (Resort): 0 cm

New Snow (Village): 0 cm

Weather: Very light northerly wind in the afternoon bringing colder conditions and light snow. Rain and fog affecting visibility this morning.

Official statistics:

Resort	Status	Base yesterday (cm)	Base today (cm)	Current temperature	Current weather
Suginohara	All areas open	210	190	1	Cloudy
Ikenotaira	All areas open	290	280	0	Snow
Akakura Kanko	All areas open	250	240	3	Cloudy
Akakura Onsen	All areas except Maruyama triple lift and mogul challenge course/alpen course open. Night skiing 5:00 ~ 9:00 at Kumado	265	245	-1	Cloudy
Madarao/Tangram	All areas open	210	190	0	Cloudy
Seki Onsen	All areas open	570	570	-3	Sleet

( Click on the resort names in the table above to see more information about each ski area )

Great weather for an Onsen….

Outside of the village of Akakura Onsen, there are two main onsens that are easily accessible from the Mt. Myoko shuttle bus; “Landmark” in Ikenotaira (left) and “Naena no yu” in Suginosawa (right), just near Suginohara ski area. Both are supplied with natural hot spring water from high on the slopes of Mt. Myoko and are an excellent way to relax and soothe the muscles after skiing or boarding.