📷 Appi Kogen
Asia
Appi Kogen
Closed for the season
Season ended May 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 8
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Appi Kogen is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season as of May 6, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed May 6, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snow depth data is not available at this time.
Recent
There has been no new snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is not available.
Historic
This season has recorded a total of 200cm of snowfall.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Base
500m
Temp
14.4°C
Wind
18.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
914m
Temp
11.7°C
Wind
20km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1328m
Temp
9.1°C
Wind
18.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
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
Fri
29
🌧️
9.2°
5.4°
Sat
30
🌧️
9.3°
6°
Sun
31
🌤️
14.9°
2.4°
Mon
1
☁️
19.3°
7°
Tue
2
☁️
21.4°
7.2°
Wed
3
🌧️
12.3°
8.5°
Thu
4
🌧️
9.6°
6.6°
Fri
5
🌧️
8.1°
4.9°
Sat
6
🌧️
13.7°
2.7°
Sun
7
☁️
14.1°
1.3°
Summit elevation (1328m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
200.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+2%
vs 5-Year Avg
196.1cm avg by now
+8%
vs 30-Year Avg
186.3cm avg by now
196.1cm
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.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.