Ichinose snow report
Community Reviews
Been here? Share the conditions.
Reviews, ratings & photos are added in the free Snoflo iOS app — rate a spot, tag the conditions, and your visit is verified by location. Add or manage your reviews from the app.
Ichinose
Ichinose Ski Resort is situated in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan and is a popular destination for skiers of all abilities. The resort has a total of 31 trails, with the best being the Ichinose Family Course which is perfect for beginners and intermediates. The resort has also hosted several international ski and snowboarding competitions in the past. An interesting fact about Ichinose Ski Resort is that it was one of the locations used for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. As a suggestion for beginners, the resort offers ski and snowboard lessons for all levels, so it's highly recommended to make use of these services. For après ski, the best bar is the Red Warehouse, which offers great drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: Ichinose Ski Resort in Japan is located in the Nagano Prefecture, within the Northern Alps mountain range. The ski resort is surrounded by several noteworthy mountain ranges, including the Hakuba Mountains, the Northern Alps, and the Chugoku mountain range.
Some of the prominent peaks near Ichinose Ski Resort include Mt. Karamatsu, Mt. Shirouma, and Mt. Goryu. The resort offers stunning views of these mountain ranges, providing skiers and snowboarders with a picturesque backdrop as they enjoy the slopes.
Additionally, Ichinose Ski Resort is known for its varied terrain and ski runs, offering something for every level of skier or snowboarder. The resort features a mix of gentle slopes for beginners, as well as challenging runs for advanced skiers looking for a thrill.
Overall, the mountain ranges and mountain aspects surrounding Ichinose Ski Resort contribute to its stunning natural beauty and make it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
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 Ichinose -- 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 Ichinose in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Ichinose reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Ichinose
Where does the snow data for Ichinose 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 Ichinose?
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 Ichinose?
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 Ichinose.