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Ski Japan - Niigata

Akakura Champion Snow Forecast

Weather Forecast for Akakura Champion at 1120 m
Issued: 2 am  15 Jan 2026 (local time)

New snow in Akakura Champion

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Thu 15th (PM)
The snow forecast for Akakura Champion is: Drizzle on Thu night followed by colder weather and a moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Thu night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Sat morning, min -6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Akakura Champion Weather (Next 3 days): The snow forecast for Akakura Champion is: Drizzle on Thu night followed by colder weather and a moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Thu night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Sat morning, min -6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Akakura Champion Weather (Days 4-6): A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Tue night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Mon morning, min -10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.


Akakura Champion Live Weather

ResortSnow DepthTemp. (°C)Wind (km/h)Weather
Top Lift: 
-5
15
part cloud
Middle Lift: 
-4
10
part cloud
Bottom Lift: 
-4
10
part cloud
6 Day Forecast
Issued: 2 am 15 Jan 2026 / Updates in ::
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Thursday
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Sunrise
6:58
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6:56
Sunset
4:52
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Latest snow reports near Akakura Champion:

  • 24 km away from Akakura Champion

    8 hours ago
    weather station observation

    Rain and snow or hail reported from Takada at 18 metres elevation only 2 kms E of Kanayasan Ski Resort from Kanayasan

  • 24 km away from Akakura Champion

    11 hours ago
    weather station observation

    Moderate to heavy freezing rain reported from Takada at 18 metres elevation only 2 kms E of Kanayasan but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area from Kanayasan

  • 24 km away from Akakura Champion

    14 hours ago
    weather station observation

    Light rain and snow reported from Takada at 18 metres elevation only 2 kms E of Kanayasan Ski Resort from Kanayasan

Akakura Champion Snow Conditions

Top snow depth:
Bottom snow depth:
Fresh snowfall depth:40cm
Last snowfall:14 Jan 2026
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Other resorts in Japan - Niigata are reporting: powder (2) / good piste (2)


Snow History

Week 3 of January has on average:
1.7
Bluebird Powder days
Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind.
2.5
Powder days
Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind.
1.0
Bluebird days
Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind.



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