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?+0.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.4 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.2 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.8 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.8 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.0 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.0 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.3 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.4 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal20th percentile
December
Well below normal20th percentile
January
Well below normal26th percentile
February
Well below normal25th percentile
March
Well below normal25th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
8 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
65% below24%11%
December
67% below24%9%
January
59% below28%13%
February
60% below27%13%
March
62% below27%11%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 8 cm
The mountain
- Vertical520 m 830 m to 1,350 m
- Skiable terrain60 ha
- Average snowfall1,194 cm a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts9
- Marked runs30 14 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner49%7 km
- Intermediate42%6 km
- Advanced9%1 km
Getting there
TOY
Drive from Toyamaregional airport
2 h 22164 km
HND
Drive from Tokyo Hanedamajor hub
3 h 56275 km
Most arrive by Shinkansen to Iiyama, then bus
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortbarely
Hidden gemstrongly
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 | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 0 cm | 0 cm – 2 cm0–2 cm | 3 °C | 30% |
| DecemberDec | 18 cm | 5 cm – 51 cm5–51 cm | -3 °C | 15% |
| JanuaryJan | 100 cm | 39 cm – 140 cm39–140 cm | -5 °C | 11% |
| FebruaryFeb | 134 cm | 54 cm – 192 cm54–192 cm | -5 °C | 20% |
| MarchMar | 89 cm | 17 cm – 158 cm17–158 cm | -1 °C | 35% |
| AprilApr | 8 cm | 0 cm – 41 cm0–41 cm | 5 °C | 50% |
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