Muikamachi Minami snow report
Muikamachi Minami
Muikamachi Minami Ski Resort in Japan boasts one of the longest ski seasons in the country, running from November to May. The resort's best trails are the 3.5km long Powder Trail and the challenging Mogul Course. Interestingly, very few people know that this area was once a major center for mining and that the resort has restored old mineshaft entrances into the mountain. For beginners, the resort offers a gentle slope on the Family Course. As for après-ski, the resort has a cozy bar called "The Snow Lounge" where visitors can relax and enjoy a drink with a view of the slopes.
Terrain mix: The Muikamachi-Minami ski resort in Japan is located in the Joetsu region, which is known for its abundant snowfall and beautiful mountain scenery. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including:
1. The Tanigawa Mountain Range: This range is located to the east of the resort and is known for its rugged peaks and challenging terrain. The highest peak in the range is Mount Tanigawa, which offers advanced skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
2. The Mikuni Mountain Range: This range is located to the west of the resort and is characterized by its gentle slopes and wooded terrain. The range offers a variety of beginner and intermediate runs, making it ideal for families and beginner skiers.
3. The Myoko Mountain Range: This range is located to the north of the resort and is known for its deep powder snow and long skiing season. The range offers a variety of terrain, including steep chutes and wide-open slopes, making it popular among advanced skiers and snowboarders.
Overall, the Muikamachi-Minami ski resort offers a variety of mountain aspects and terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels to enjoy.
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 Muikamachi Minami -- 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 Muikamachi Minami in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Muikamachi Minami reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Muikamachi Minami
Where does the snow data for Muikamachi Minami 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 Muikamachi Minami?
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 Muikamachi Minami?
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 Muikamachi Minami.