Naeba ski resort

📷 Naeba

Asia

Naeba

13

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Mar 26

3d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

15.9cm

14-Day Forecast

2.5cm

Snow Depth

29cm

Updated: Mar 29, 9:17 PMWeather at base: 900m

Resort Guide

Naeba Ski Resort is located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and is part of the larger Mt. Naeba area connected to Kagura Ski Resort by the Dragondola gondola. The resort features a wide variety of runs suitable for all levels, modern lift infrastructure, and direct ski-in/ski-out access from the Naeba Prince Hotel. Guests can enjoy night skiing, extensive snow activities, and family-friendly amenities, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors. Naeba stands out for its large-scale facilities, reliable snowfall, and vibrant winter atmosphere.

Resort Info

Summit1789m
Base900m
Vertical2916m
Lifts29
Runs22
Skiable Area484 acres
Avg Snowfall315 inches / 800 cm
CountryJapan

Top Après Ski

Snowman – This popular après-ski bar at Naeba is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, extensive drink selection, and live music, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
13
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Current conditions at Naeba are overcast with a temperature of 0°C and a snow depth of 29cm. In the past week, we've seen 12cm of fresh snow, providing a decent surface for skiing despite the recent lull in snowfall.

AI-generated summary

Depth

The current snow depth is estimated at 29cm.

Recent

In the last 7 days, there has been a total of 12cm of snowfall.

Forecast

The 14-day outlook predicts an average of 3cm of additional snow.

Historic

This season has delivered a total of 447cm of snow, contributing to a fair SnowSure score of 20/100.

Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:17 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1789mECMWF Model

Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM

16cm
24h
3cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
16
Prev10d
Now29
M30
0.1
T31
0.1
W1
1.1
T2
0.1
F3
S4
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Japanese Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Mar 29, 09:17 PM UTC

Base

900m

Temp

5.8°C

Wind

3.9km/h

Snow Depth

29cm

14-Day Forecast

1.1cm

Mid-Mountain

1345m

Temp

2.9°C

Wind

4km/h

Snow Depth

29cm

14-Day Forecast

2.6cm

Summit

1789m

Temp

0°C

Wind

3.9km/h

Snow Depth

29cm

14-Day Forecast

2.9cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 (1789m)

ECMWF
2.5cm
GFS
0.6cm
GEM
1.1cm
JMA
10.8cm
ICON
0.2cm
Météo-Fr
0.6cm
SnowSure™
2.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Mon

30

🌧️

7.5°

-0.4°

Tue

31

🌧️

4.7°

1.7°

0.1cm

Wed

1

❄️

5.2°

-1°

0.1cm

Thu

2

❄️

1.7°

-4.5°

1.1cm

Fri

3

☁️

8.6°

-5°

0.1cm

Sat

4

🌧️

3.6°

0.3°

Sun

5

🌧️

10.3°

2.4°

Mon

6

🌧️

11.2°

-2°

Tue

7

☁️

9.7°

-2.6°

Wed

8

🌧️

10.3°

-1.8°

Summit elevation (1789m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Mar 29, 09:17 PM UTC

446.6cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+48%

vs 5-Year Avg

302cm avg by now

+38%

vs 30-Year Avg

323.4cm avg by now

302cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, snowfall has fluctuated but generally remained below both the 5-year and 30-year historical averages, with the most recent season reaching only 80% of the 5-year average and 76% of the 30-year average. Notably, the 2021 season saw a temporary spike, but this was followed by a decline in subsequent years. The data indicates a recent downward trend in snowfall, with current levels falling short of long-term norms.

Best Months to Visit

January

Peak Powder

February

Peak Powder

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.