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?+0.6 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.6 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.5 °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 normal22nd percentile
January
Well below normal26th percentile
February
Well below normal28th percentile
March
Well below normal27th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
4 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
63% below24%13%
December
65% below24%10%
January
61% below26%14%
February
59% below27%15%
March
61% below26%13%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 4 cm
The mountain
- Vertical889 m 900 m to 1,789 m
- Skiable terrain240 ha
- Average snowfall1,194 cm a season
- Lifts15
- Marked runs29 19 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner35%7 km
- Intermediate41%8 km
- Advanced24%5 km
Getting there
KIJ
Drive from Niigataregional airport
2 h 28162 km
HND
Drive from Tokyo Hanedamajor hub
3 h 18199 km
Most arrive by Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzawa, then bus (~40 min)
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gembarely
Powderoutstanding
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingstrongly
Villageoutstanding
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 – 1 cm0–1 cm | 4 °C | 34% |
| DecemberDec | 10 cm | 3 cm – 26 cm3–26 cm | -2 °C | 19% |
| JanuaryJan | 50 cm | 32 cm – 68 cm32–68 cm | -5 °C | 13% |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 cm | 44 cm – 98 cm44–98 cm | -4 °C | 19% |
| MarchMar | 56 cm | 11 cm – 89 cm11–89 cm | 0 °C | 32% |
| AprilApr | 4 cm | 0 cm – 19 cm0–19 cm | 6 °C | 43% |
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