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?+2.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.3 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.2 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+1.2 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.2 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.3 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.5 °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
6 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 6 cm
The mountain
- Vertical977 m 1,330 m to 2,307 m
- Skiable terrain500 ha
- Average snowfall1,016 cm a season
- Lifts7
- Marked runs21 14 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner61%8 km
- Intermediate25%3 km
- Advanced13%2 km
Getting there
TOY
Drive from Toyamaregional airport
2 h 51203 km
TOY
Train from Toyamaregional airport
2 h 56
HND
Train from Tokyo Hanedamajor hub
3 h 26
HND
Drive from Tokyo Hanedamajor hub
3 h 32256 km
Most arrive by Shinkansen to Nagano, then bus (~70 min)
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gema little
Powderstrongly
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 | 0 cm | 0 cm – 2 cm0–2 cm | 1 °C | 50% |
| DecemberDec | 15 cm | 4 cm – 36 cm4–36 cm | -5 °C | 38% |
| JanuaryJan | 71 cm | 45 cm – 97 cm45–97 cm | -8 °C | 37% |
| FebruaryFeb | 107 cm | 62 cm – 139 cm62–139 cm | -7 °C | 42% |
| MarchMar | 80 cm | 15 cm – 125 cm15–125 cm | -4 °C | 41% |
| AprilApr | 6 cm | 0 cm – 26 cm0–26 cm | 2 °C | 45% |
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