Tangram Ski Circus snow report
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Tangram Ski Circus
Tangram Ski Circus is a popular ski resort located in the northern region of Japan. It boasts some of the best trails in the area, ranging from beginner-friendly to more challenging runs for advanced skiers. With impressive snow conditions, the resort offers a diverse range of activities, including night skiing and snowmobiling. Interestingly, Tangram Ski Circus is located on the same land as the former Matsukawa Village, which was abandoned due to a landslide caused by a volcanic eruption in 1810. For beginners, the resort offers a gentle and easy-to-navigate bunny slope. The best après-ski bar in the area is "Pikas Bar," which is known for its cozy atmosphere and extensive drink selection.
Terrain mix: The Tangram Ski Circus ski resort is located in Niigata Prefecture in Japan, and is part of the Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including:
1. Mount Myoko: Mount Myoko is an active volcano and one of the most prominent peaks in the area. It is a popular skiing destination and offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers.
2. Mount Ikenotaira: Mount Ikenotaira is another mountain in the region that is popular for skiing and snowboarding. The ski resort at Tangram Ski Circus is located on the slopes of Mount Ikenotaira.
3. Mount Madarao: Mount Madarao is a nearby mountain range that offers additional skiing and snowboarding opportunities for visitors to the Tangram Ski Circus resort.
The ski resort itself offers a variety of mountain aspects, including gentle slopes for beginners, challenging terrain for advanced skiers, and off-piste areas for expert skiers seeking fresh powder. The resort also features terrain parks, mogul runs, and tree skiing areas for guests 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 Tangram Ski Circus -- 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 Tangram Ski Circus in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Tangram Ski Circus reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Tangram Ski Circus
Where does the snow data for Tangram Ski Circus 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 Tangram Ski Circus?
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 Tangram Ski Circus?
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 Tangram Ski Circus.