Mizuho Highland snow report
Mizuho Highland
Mizuho Highland ski resort in Japan offers an excellent skiing experience for all levels of skiers, with over 10 ski courses including the popular Forest trail and the challenging Highland trail. A little-known historical fact is that the resort was originally a training ground for the Japanese Army during World War II. For beginner skiers, the resort offers a special beginner's course in a separate area away from the more advanced skiers. For après ski, the best suggestion is to visit the resort's own Mizuho Highland Ski Lodge Bar, which offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Overall, Mizuho Highland ski resort is a great destination for skiers seeking a mix of challenging trails and comfortable amenities.
Terrain mix: The Mizuho-Highland Ski Resort is located in the Chugoku region of Japan, specifically in the Tottori Prefecture. The ski resort is situated in the Chugoku Mountains, which is a mountain range that runs through western Japan.
The prominent mountain aspects of the Mizuho-Highland Ski Resort include the Mount Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region, standing at 1,729 meters (5,673 feet) above sea level. The ski resort offers stunning views of this majestic mountain and its surrounding landscape.
Additionally, the ski resort is also known for its diverse terrain, offering a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The slopes at Mizuho-Highland Ski Resort cater to beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers, making 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 |
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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 Mizuho Highland -- 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 Mizuho Highland in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mizuho Highland reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mizuho Highland
Where does the snow data for Mizuho Highland 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 Mizuho Highland?
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 Mizuho Highland?
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 Mizuho Highland.