📷 Appi Kogen
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Appi Kogen
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Last Snowfall
Mar 21
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2.6cm
14-Day Forecast
0.7cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Appi Kogen is a major ski resort located in the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, offering 21 runs across a vast skiable area with varied terrain suitable for all levels. The resort is known for its high-quality powder snow, long runs—including a signature 5.5 km course—and modern lift infrastructure. Visitors benefit from ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a range of dining options, hot spring facilities, and family-friendly amenities. Appi Kogen stands out for its scenic setting, reliable snow conditions, and comprehensive resort services.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Appi Après – This stylish lounge and bar located within the Appi Kogen resort is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, creative cocktails, and regular live music events, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Appi Kogen is experiencing clear skies with a temperature of -5°C, making for pleasant skiing conditions. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any new snow in the past week, leaving the season total at 199cm. As you plan your skiing, keep in mind that the next 14 days are expected to bring minimal snowfall, averaging around 0cm.
AI-generated summaryDepth
Snow depth information is not available at this time.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests only 1cm of potential snowfall.
Historic
This season's total of 199cm is lower than average, indicating limited snow conditions.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Base
500m
Temp
0.3°C
Wind
11.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Mid-Mountain
914m
Temp
-2.4°C
Wind
12km/h
Snow Depth
~56cm
Est.
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Summit
1328m
Temp
-5°C
Wind
11.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1328m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
30
☁️
9.9°
-8.1°
Tue
31
🌧️
3.4°
-2.4°
Wed
1
🌧️
4.5°
-6.2°
Thu
2
☁️
5.8°
-6.1°
Fri
3
🌧️
4.2°
-5.7°
Sat
4
🌧️
7.6°
-7.1°
Sun
5
🌧️
7.8°
0.3°
Mon
6
🌧️
7.5°
0.3°
Tue
7
🌧️
3.8°
-3.2°
Wed
8
☁️
2.8°
-5.3°
Summit elevation (1328m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
198.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+3%
vs 5-Year Avg
193.6cm avg by now
+11%
vs 30-Year Avg
179.5cm avg by now
193.6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has exhibited significant variability, ranging from a low of 112.5 cm in 2020 to a high of 289.7 cm in 2024. The most recent season's snowfall is notably above both the 5-year and 30-year averages, exceeding the long-term norm by 14%. Despite some years of below-average snowfall, the current season marks a substantial increase, representing a positive anomaly in the recent record. Overall, while the long-term average has remained stable, recent fluctuations highlight increased year-to-year variability.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.