It is a very spring time feel here in Akakura Onsen today, with temperatures well above zero, sun in the sky and slushy conditions on the hill. A top of 6 degrees C is forecast for today and Thursday is looking extra warm with a top of around 13 degrees C before rain on Friday, Saturday and into Sunday morning. Not good for the snow pack but let’s hope it can hang in there until this “fake spring” blows over and we get back to the serious business of winter ….. hopefully!
New Snow (Resort): 0 cm
New Snow (Village): 0 cm
Weather: Light southwesterly wind and an expected top of 6 degrees C. Excellent visibility.
Official statistics:
| Resort | Status | Base yesterday (cm) | Base today (cm) | Current temperature (degrees C) | Current weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suginohara | All areas open | 200 | 190 | 1 | Fine |
| Ikenotaira | All areas open | 260 | 260 | -1 | Fine |
| Akakura Kanko | All areas open | 260 | 260 | 1 | Fine |
| Akakura Onsen | All areas except Maruyama triple lift and mogul challenge course/alpen course open. Night skiing 5:00 ~ 9:00 at Kumado | 260 | 255 | -1 | Fine |
| Madarao/Tangram | All areas open | 200 | 190 | 1 | Fine |
| Seki Onsen | All areas open | 560 | 560 | 2 | Fine |
( Click on the resort names in the table above to see more information about each ski area )
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