Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Well below normal29th percentile
December
Well below normal33rd percentile
January
Well below normal35th percentile
February
Well below normal35th percentile
March
Well below normal33rd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
292 cmthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical664 m 660 m to 1,324 m
- Skiable terrain50 ha
- Average snowfall1,499 cm a season
- Lifts3
Getting there
AOJ
Drive from Aomoriregional airport
32 min34 km
CTS
Drive from Sapporo New Chitosemajor hub
6 h 44461 km
Most arrive by Shinkansen to Shin-Aomori, then bus
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gemoutstanding
Powderoutstanding
Groomersa little
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakingbarely
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 18 cm | 6 cm – 50 cm | 1 °C | 45% |
| December | 136 cm | 74 cm – 180 cm | -6 °C | 30% |
| January | 291 cm | 214 cm – 366 cm | -8 °C | 28% |
| February | 384 cm | 301 cm – 458 cm | -7 °C | 33% |
| March | 382 cm | 303 cm – 470 cm | -4 °C | 44% |
| April | 292 cm | 199 cm – 400 cm | 2 °C | 49% |
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