📷 Appi Kogen
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Appi Kogen
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Last Snowfall
Mar 21
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2.6cm
14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Appi Kogen is a major ski resort located in the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, offering 21 runs across a vast skiable area with varied terrain suitable for all levels. The resort is known for its high-quality powder snow, long runs—including a signature 5.5 km course—and modern lift infrastructure. Visitors benefit from ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a range of dining options, hot spring facilities, and family-friendly amenities. Appi Kogen stands out for its scenic setting, reliable snow conditions, and comprehensive resort services.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Appi Après – This stylish lounge and bar located within the Appi Kogen resort is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, creative cocktails, and regular live music events, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Appi Kogen is experiencing clear skies with a temperature of -3°C. Unfortunately, there has been no new snowfall in the past week, and the forecast for the next 14 days suggests continued dry conditions.
AI-generated summaryDepth
Snow depth information is not available at this time.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the last week.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook shows no expected snowfall.
Historic
This season's total of 199cm is below average, indicating limited snow conditions compared to typical years.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:16 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 09:16 PM UTC
Base
500m
Temp
2.6°C
Wind
11.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Mid-Mountain
914m
Temp
-0.1°C
Wind
13km/h
Snow Depth
~56cm
Est.
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1328m
Temp
-2.8°C
Wind
11.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1328m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
30
☁️
10°
-7.2°
Tue
31
🌧️
3.4°
-1.3°
Wed
1
🌧️
4.2°
-5.4°
Thu
2
☁️
5.9°
-4.9°
Fri
3
☁️
4.6°
-5.4°
Sat
4
🌧️
8.2°
-3.8°
Sun
5
🌧️
8.1°
1.2°
Mon
6
🌧️
10.3°
-0.7°
Tue
7
🌧️
4°
-3.8°
Wed
8
🌤️
3.8°
-7.3°
Summit elevation (1328m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:16 PM UTC
198.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+3%
vs 5-Year Avg
193.6cm avg by now
+11%
vs 30-Year Avg
179.5cm avg by now
193.6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has exhibited significant variability, ranging from a low of 112.5 cm in 2020 to a high of 289.7 cm in 2024. The most recent season's snowfall is notably above both the 5-year and 30-year averages, exceeding the long-term norm by 14%. Despite some years of below-average snowfall, the current season marks a substantial increase, representing a positive anomaly in the recent record. Overall, while the long-term average has remained stable, recent fluctuations highlight increased year-to-year variability.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.