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?-0.9 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.9 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.4 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+0.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.4 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.0 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.0 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?+1.0 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.0 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal28th percentile
December
Well below normal31st percentile
January
Well below normal35th percentile
February
Well below normal34th percentile
March
Well below normal33rd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
38 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
57% below32%10%
December
54% below32%14%
January
48% below34%18%
February
49% below34%17%
March
51% below33%16%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 38 cm
The mountain
- Vertical594 m 400 m to 994 m
- Skiable terrain412 ha
- Average snowfall1,194 cm a season
- Lifts18
- Marked runs27 31 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner32%10 km
- Intermediate56%17 km
- Advanced12%4 km
Getting there
CTS
Drive from Sapporo New Chitoseregional airport
1 h 2198 km
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
Powderoutstanding
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrystrongly
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 | 5 cm | 1 cm – 12 cm1–12 cm | -1 °C | 50% |
| DecemberDec | 51 cm | 31 cm – 81 cm31–81 cm | -7 °C | 41% |
| JanuaryJan | 125 cm | 93 cm – 153 cm93–153 cm | -10 °C | 44% |
| FebruaryFeb | 165 cm | 128 cm – 194 cm128–194 cm | -9 °C | 52% |
| MarchMar | 153 cm | 101 cm – 196 cm101–196 cm | -5 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 38 cm | 9 cm – 99 cm9–99 cm | 1 °C | 64% |
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