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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Naeba

Asia

Naeba

Closed for the season

Season ended May 6, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 11:05 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed May 6

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 11:05 AM•Weather at base: 900m

Overview

Naeba is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 6, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 11:05 UTC.

Resort Guide

Naeba Ski Resort is located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and is part of the larger Mt. Naeba area connected to Kagura Ski Resort by the Dragondola gondola. The resort features a wide variety of runs suitable for all levels, modern lift infrastructure, and direct ski-in/ski-out access from the Naeba Prince Hotel. Guests can enjoy night skiing, extensive snow activities, and family-friendly amenities, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors. Naeba stands out for its large-scale facilities, reliable snowfall, and vibrant winter atmosphere.

Resort Info

Summit1789m
Base900m
Vertical889m
Lifts29
Runs22
Skiable Area1196 acres
Average snowfall315 inches / 800 cm
CountryJapan
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Season dates

Season endedMay 6, 2026
Projected openingDecember 12, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Mt. Naeba Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Snowman – This popular après-ski bar at Naeba is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, extensive drink selection, and live music, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1789mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Japanese Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 11:05 AM UTC

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900m

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17.2°C

Wind

5.8km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Naeba El Niño rank & forecast

Naeba ranks #345 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −9% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −9% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Naeba averaged -9% 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 -19%, '15-16 -38%, '23-24 +29%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −19%'15-16 −38%'23-24 +29%

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

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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 Naeba (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, 11:05 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
13 / 1144.1mm
Sun, Aug 30
18 / 1128.8mm
Mon, Aug 31
18 / 1313.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
18 / 136.7mm
Wed, Sep 2
20 / 144.2mm
Thu, Sep 3
20 / 1413.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1715.611.520.26.621.35.26.60.83.22.71.32.30.62.46.74.6
Temp (°C)131212131713161714151814171915171714
Wind (km/h)7104633698758322145
Gusts (km/h)253315192113212623242023242720212319

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

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11.9°

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Summit elevation (1789m) • 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, 11:05 AM UTC

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Off-season · 406cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~389.5 cm. That's 21% below the 5-year average (493 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 4% below the 30-year average (406 cm).

Naeba Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 424cm with an average of 120 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
November28.8cm11 days3cm12cm7.7cm
December88.3cm24 days27cm61cm13.7cm
January112.6cm28 days89cm118cm15.5cm
February87cm23 days126cm144cm13.7cm
March77.3cm22 days130cm149cm15.7cm
April24.6cm9 days80cm123cm8.9cm
May2.5cm1 days7cm36cm3.1cm

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 12, 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 Naeba, ERA5 season snowfall median was 402 cm (158 in), about 2% above 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

402 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% above median

All-season median

394 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10402 cm351 cm – 522 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12389 cm352 cm – 518 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8397 cm311 cm – 502 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 Naeba

Where is Naeba?
Naeba is a ski resort in Japan.
How high is Naeba?
Naeba runs from a base elevation of 900 m (2,953 ft) to a summit of 1,789 m (5,869 ft), giving a vertical drop of 889 m (2,917 ft).
How big is Naeba?
Naeba has 1,196 acres (484 hectares) of skiable terrain, 22 marked runs and 29 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Naeba?
Naeba is on the Mt. Naeba 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 Naeba?
Naeba typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Naeba get in a typical season?
Naeba averages 315 inches / 800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Naeba in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #345 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Naeba averaged -9% 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 -19%, '15-16 -38%, '23-24 +29%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.