March, and the ski season, is going out like a lion (didn’t we start the month this way, too?). Big winds and rain overnight; this morning we have had rain, winds, a blast of snow and now sun and fast-moving clouds. An interesting conclusion for most of the ski areas for this season.

Kind of a shame for this to be shutting down, really, with lots of snow even on the southern resorts (Suginohara, Kurohime). It really does make a difference where the resorts are located on Mt. Myoko; the north side just gets more snow.

I’m reporting live again from the cross-country competition in Ikenotaira; Alpine racing and jump competitions are going on in Akakura. It’s a lot of work, but it’s pretty fun to watch the kids from around the region. That next generation of skiers, ya know....

I’ll continue to report on the resorts that will remain open. We might have a pretty good dump if snow in the next few days, so you need the news.

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Akakura Kanko:
280cm, 1°

Akakura Onsen:
170cm, -1°

Ikenotaira Onsen:
150cm, 1.5°

Myoko Suginohara:
160cm, -2°

Seki Onsen:
420cm, 1°

Myoko Ski Park:
200cm, 6°

Kyukamura RunRun:
150cm, 3°

Tangram Ski Circus:
130cm, -3°

Madarao Kogen:
220m, 1°

Lotte Arai Resort
434cm, 4.3°

Kurohime Kogen Snow Park
90cm, -1°