Myoko Backcountry
Mt. Myoko 2,454m · Niigata
- Avalanche
- JAN Avalanche Bulletin (Myoko) ↗
- Rules
- Outside the boundaries there is no patrol or avalanche control; stay out of closed areas, and rescue is charged (Myoko City Ski Resort Association). At Suginohara file a plan with patrol and exit through the gates. Official ↗
- Trip plan
- File one. Compass (Japan Mountain Guides Assn.) ↗
This page is not route guidance. It's information to help you decide. Carry avalanche gear, know how to use it, and go with a guide if in doubt.
Terrain
Colours show terrain angle (30° yellow, 35° orange, 40° red, 45°+ purple). Most avalanches start on 30–45° slopes, but no colour does not mean safe. Overlay your own GPX/KML to see distance and slope (the file is read on your device only, never uploaded).
Map & elevation: GSI Japan (slope computed by Japow Now! from the 10 m elevation tiles)
Snow now
| Resort | 24h snow | Depth | Tomorrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akakura Kanko | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Akakura Onsen | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Myoko Suginohara | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Seki Onsen | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
24h snow & depth: JMA AMeDAS (resort-reported depth first) / Forecast: Open-Meteo (resort base)