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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Myoko Kogen

Asia

Myoko Kogen

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:02 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 12:02 PM•Weather at base: 750m

Overview

Myoko Kogen is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 12:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Myoko Kogen is a historic ski region in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its deep powder snow, varied terrain, and traditional Japanese village atmosphere. The area encompasses multiple interconnected resorts, offering extensive skiable terrain suitable for all levels, along with natural hot springs and scenic views of Mount Myoko. Visitors can enjoy a blend of authentic cultural experiences, modern amenities, and easy access to both on-piste and off-piste skiing.

Resort Info

Summit1500m
Base750m
Vertical750m
Lifts40
Runs62
Skiable Area3910 acres
Average snowfall590 inches / 1500 cm
CountryJapan
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 14, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Akakura Kanko Hotel Bar – This sophisticated lounge offers panoramic mountain views, expertly crafted cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for après-ski relaxation and socializing in Myoko Kogen.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Japanese Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 12:02 PM UTC

Base

750m

Temp

18.7°C

Wind

1.8km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Myoko Kogen El Niño rank & forecast

Myoko Kogen ranks #372 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −11% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#372 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Myoko averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — but in Japan the El Niño hit lands on the season's edges, not the heart of the sea-effect window. Point your winter 2026-27 trip at the mid-winter core (January to mid-February), stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -36%, '23-24 +22%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −20%'15-16 −36%'23-24 +22%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Myoko Kogen Webcams

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Niigata Prefecture

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Myoko Kogen (japan), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 29, 12:02 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
14 / 1243.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
20 / 1325.2mm
Mon, Aug 31
22 / 147.5mm
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 155.9mm
Wed, Sep 2
21 / 152.5mm
Thu, Sep 3
18 / 1328.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)14.419.899.48.17.70.24.92.41.82.91.20.21.70.63.48.516.8
Temp (°C)121313161814181915181916182015161614
Wind (km/h)222533345738466362
Gusts (km/h)142111202313161814241921242320202519

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

29

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13.8°

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30

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19.5°

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Mon

31

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21.6°

13.8°

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20.2°

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20.6°

14.5°

9 km/h

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17.8°

13.4°

6 km/h

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4

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15.1°

10.4°

11 km/h

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5

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14.8°

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6

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15.1°

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Mon

7

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16.6°

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Summit elevation (1500m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:02 PM UTC

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Off-season · 514cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~691.6 cm. That's 9% below the 5-year average (760 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 35% above the 30-year average (514 cm).

Myoko Kogen Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 432cm with an average of 97 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November18.4cm6 days2cm10cm7.2cm
December100.1cm21 days30cm72cm16.3cm
January142.9cm27 days105cm139cm17.1cm
February98.5cm21 days149cm170cm14.4cm
March61.8cm17 days146cm168cm11.6cm
April11.2cm5 days81cm130cm5.4cm
May0.1cm0 days7cm38cm0.7cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 14, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Myoko Kogen, ERA5 season snowfall median was 439 cm (173 in), about 3% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

439 cm

10 El Niño winters · 3% below median

All-season median

453 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10439 cm355 cm – 461 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12470 cm396 cm – 493 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8444 cm337 cm – 478 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

January

Peak Powder

February

Peak Powder

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Myoko Kogen

Where is Myoko Kogen?
Myoko Kogen is a ski resort in Japan.
How high is Myoko Kogen?
Myoko Kogen runs from a base elevation of 750 m (2,461 ft) to a summit of 1,500 m (4,921 ft), giving a vertical drop of 750 m (2,461 ft).
How big is Myoko Kogen?
Myoko Kogen has 3,910 acres (1,582 hectares) of skiable terrain, 62 marked runs and 40 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Myoko Kogen?
Myoko Kogen is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Myoko Kogen?
Myoko Kogen typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Myoko Kogen get in a typical season?
Myoko Kogen averages 590 inches / 1500 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Myoko Kogen in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #372 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Myoko averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — but in Japan the El Niño hit lands on the season's edges, not the heart of the sea-effect window. Point your winter 2026-27 trip at the mid-winter core (January to mid-February), stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -36%, '23-24 +22%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.