The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?-0.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.3 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.7 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.7 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.7 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.7 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+0.8 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.8 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.4 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.3 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal29th percentile
December
Well below normal29th percentile
January
Well below normal36th percentile
February
Well below normal36th percentile
March
Well below normal34th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
1 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
56% below32%12%
December
57% below32%10%
January
47% below37% near16%
February
46% below38% near16%
March
49% below37% near14%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 1 cm
The mountain
- Vertical804 m 500 m to 1,304 m
- Skiable terrain280 ha
- Average snowfall991 cm a season
- Lifts8
- Marked runs40 30 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner56%17 km
- Intermediate33%10 km
- Advanced11%3 km
Getting there
HNA
Drive from Hanamakiregional airport
1 h 0582 km
SDJ
Drive from Sendaimajor hub
3 h 17245 km
Most arrive by Shinkansen to Morioka, then shuttle
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gema little
Powderstrongly
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrya little
Snowmakinga little
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 1 cm | 0 cm – 5 cm0–5 cm | 1 °C | 45% |
| DecemberDec | 22 cm | 7 cm – 49 cm7–49 cm | -5 °C | 30% |
| JanuaryJan | 73 cm | 47 cm – 91 cm47–91 cm | -8 °C | 28% |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 cm | 74 cm – 118 cm74–118 cm | -7 °C | 33% |
| MarchMar | 57 cm | 30 cm – 102 cm30–102 cm | -3 °C | 44% |
| AprilApr | 1 cm | 0 cm – 11 cm0–11 cm | 3 °C | 49% |
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