Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort

杉ノ原スキー場

Myoko Suginohara boasts Japan's largest vertical drop at 1,124 m, with an 8.5 km top-to-bottom run on the flanks of Mt. Myoko in Niigata. Operated by Prince Snow Resorts, it receives heavy Japow from Sea of Japan storms and is a favourite among advanced skiers. The Sugi Park features 40+ rails, kickers, and a mogul course.

Weather Data Source

Snow depth and temperature charts on this page use daily readings from the nearest JMA AMeDAS station.

10.4 km from resort · Station elev. 350 m · resort base +381 m
1124 m Vertical Drop
90 ha Skiable Area
731–1855m Base Elevation
Runs
Longest Run
Max Slope
987 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall
155 cm Peak Snow Depth
Dec 15 – Apr 4 Typical Season
0 d Avg Powder Days / Season
27 % Snow Day %
7 d Avg Snow Streak
38 d Avg Dry Gap

Powder Days

Snow
Temp
Humidity
2025-262024-252023-242022-232021-222020-212019-202018-192017-182016-172015-162014-152013-142012-132011-122010-112009-102008-092007-082006-072005-062004-052003-042002-032001-022000-011999-00 Avg
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.2
Feb 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Snowfall Consistency

Snow day Dry day No data
27% Snow days · 7d Best streak · 38d Worst gap avg · 26 seasons
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2025-26
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019-20
2018-19
2017-18
2016-17
2015-16
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
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1999-00

Snow & Weather

Winter (Dec–Feb) Neutral
Pre-season (Sep–Nov) La Niña

Snow Depth

Source: JMA AMeDAS

Daily Snowfall

Source: JMA AMeDAS

Temperature

Source: JMA AMeDAS

Wind Speed

Source: JMA AMeDAS

Snow by ENSO Phase

El Niño and La Niña cycles shift global weather patterns and noticeably affect snowfall in Hokkaido. La Niña winters tend to be colder and snowier; El Niño winters tend to be warmer and drier. The averages below are based on historical seasons at this resort.

La Niña 1081 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall 11 seasons
Neutral 942 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall 7 seasons
El Niño 875 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall 9 seasons

Source: NOAA CPC ONI

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