Hanawa snow report
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Hanawa
Hanawa Ski Resort is a popular ski destination in Japan known for its well-groomed slopes and beautiful scenery. The resort has a variety of trails suitable for all skill levels, with the best trails being the Kabe and Shirakaba courses. A little-known fact about Hanawa is that it was once a secret training ground for the Japanese army during World War II. For beginner skiers, the resort offers a special area with gentle slopes and ski lessons. As for après ski, the best bar to visit is the Hanawa Terrace, which serves delicious food and drinks with stunning mountain views.
Terrain mix: Hanawa Ski Resort is located in the Hanawa region of Aomori Prefecture in Japan. The resort is situated at the base of Mount Iwaki, a prominent volcanic mountain in the region.
The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Mount Iwaki, which has an elevation of 1,624 meters (5,328 feet). The mountain features a variety of terrain for all skill levels, including beginner-friendly slopes and more challenging runs for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
In addition to Mount Iwaki, Hanawa Ski Resort is also surrounded by other mountain ranges in the Hanawa region, such as the Hakkoda Mountains and the Shirakami Mountains. These mountain ranges provide a picturesque backdrop for the resort and offer additional opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and snowshoeing.
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 Hanawa -- 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 Hanawa in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Hanawa reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hanawa
Where does the snow data for Hanawa 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 Hanawa?
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 Hanawa?
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 Hanawa.