Hakuba Minekata snow report
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Hakuba Minekata
Hakuba Minekata ski resort in Japan is a great destination for skiing enthusiasts. The resort offers a wide array of trails, including the challenging expert trail called "R-1". An interesting fact about the resort is that it was once owned by the Japanese royal family. For beginner skiers, it is suggested to start at the "Minenohara" trail which has a gentle slope and is perfect for learning the basics. For après-ski, the best place to go is "The Pub" which offers a cozy atmosphere and live music. Overall, Hakuba Minekata ski resort is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a thrilling skiing experience.
Terrain mix: Hakuba-Minekata Ski Resort is located in the Northern Japan Alps in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan. It is surrounded by several notable mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Northern Japan Alps: The resort is situated in the Northern Japan Alps, which is a mountain range that stretches across central Honshu. It is known for its rugged terrain, high peaks, and abundant snowfall, making it a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding.
2. Hakuba Mountains: The Hakuba Mountains are a subrange of the Northern Japan Alps and are home to several prominent peaks, including Shirouma-dake, Karamatsu-dake, and Shakushi-dake. These mountains provide a stunning backdrop for the ski resort and offer a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders.
3. Minekata Mountain: The resort is named after Minekata Mountain, which is a prominent peak in the Hakuba Mountains. The mountain offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders, as well as breathtaking views of the surrounding alpine landscape.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects surrounding Hakuba-Minekata Ski Resort provide a unique and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy winter sports and outdoor activities.
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 Hakuba Minekata -- 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 Hakuba Minekata in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Hakuba Minekata reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hakuba Minekata
Where does the snow data for Hakuba Minekata 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 Hakuba Minekata?
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 Hakuba Minekata?
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 Hakuba Minekata.