📷 Lotte Arai
Asia
Lotte Arai
Closed for the season
Opens December 1, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jun 13, 09:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Lotte Arai is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Opens December 1, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-06-13 21:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Lotte Arai Resort is located in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, offering expansive ski terrain with abundant snowfall and a variety of runs suitable for all levels. The resort features modern accommodations, natural hot springs, and a range of amenities including restaurants, a spa, and family-friendly activities. Signature experiences include off-piste skiing, snow adventures, and panoramic mountain views, creating a relaxed yet adventurous atmosphere. Lotte Arai stands out for its blend of luxury facilities and access to deep powder snow in a scenic alpine setting.
Gallery
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Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Lounge – Located within the Lotte Arai Resort, The Lounge is renowned for its sophisticated après-ski ambiance, offering craft cocktails, premium spirits, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind in style after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — opens soon
Opens December 1, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
There is no current snow depth reported.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable.
Historic
Season-to-date totals are not available for comparison, but the 5-year average to date is 774cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jun 13, 09:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jun 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jun 13, 09:03 PM UTC
Base
329m
Temp
19.2°C
Wind
9.8km/h
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
805m
Temp
16.1°C
Wind
11km/h
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Summit
1280m
Temp
13°C
Wind
9.8km/h
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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 (1280m)
10-Day Forecast
Sun
14
🌧️
18.7°
10.3°
Mon
15
🌧️
14.3°
8.9°
Tue
16
☁️
18.7°
8°
Wed
17
☁️
20.1°
10.6°
Thu
18
🌧️
19.5°
11.8°
Fri
19
🌦️
19.7°
12.2°
Sat
20
🌧️
20.6°
12.8°
Sun
21
🌧️
20.4°
12.3°
Mon
22
🌧️
19.3°
12.3°
Tue
23
🌧️
18.2°
11.5°
Summit elevation (1280m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jun 13, 09:03 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-100%
vs 5-Year Avg
774cm avg by now
-100%
vs 30-Year Avg
774cm avg by now
774cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating a marked upward trend. The most recent season's snowfall reached 694.2 cm, which is 24% above the long-term average but slightly below the recent 5-year average. Despite some year-to-year variability, including a notable dip in 2023, overall snowfall remains elevated compared to historical norms, suggesting a period of sustained above-average snowfall.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
