Akita Hachimantai snow report
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Akita Hachimantai
Akita Hachimantai ski resort is located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The resort offers 12 courses, with the longest run being 3.6 km. The best trails are the intermediate and advanced courses, which are well-groomed and offer great views of the surrounding mountains. An interesting fact is that the resort is located near the Hachimantai volcano, which last erupted in 1739. For beginner skiers, the Snow Park area is recommended, which has a gentle slope for beginners to practice on. For après ski, the Yamaneko Bar is a cozy spot with a variety of drinks and live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: The Akita-Hachimantai Ski Resort is located in the Hachimantai area of Akita Prefecture in Japan. The resort is situated within the Hachimantai Mountain Range, which is known for its rugged terrain and scenic beauty. The Hachimantai Mountain Range is part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park, which is a protected area that encompasses a diverse range of ecosystems and wildlife.
Some of the notable mountains in the Hachimantai area include Mt. Hachimantai, Mt. Iwatoko, and Mt. Akita-Komagatake. These mountains offer a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding, with slopes ranging from gentle beginner runs to challenging expert trails. The resort also offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Overall, the Akita-Hachimantai Ski Resort provides a unique and immersive experience in the beautiful mountainous landscape of northern Japan.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Akita Hachimantai -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Akita Hachimantai in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Akita Hachimantai reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Akita Hachimantai
Where does the snow data for Akita Hachimantai come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Akita Hachimantai?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Akita Hachimantai?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Akita Hachimantai.