Watch how the storm finishes, not only how it starts. When cold air banking into the Aizu and Bandai hills is the pattern to watch, the live numbers usually matter most in the first lift window. With a 900 to 1200 metre elevation band and 300 metres of vertical, the groomers tell the story quickly once the first few laps are done. A seasonal baseline around 7 metres means small clean refills matter more than waiting for a giant number. The swing variable is the overnight low, especially if the storm clears before first lifts. If you are looking beyond the ropes, only chase that angle when the forecast also shows settled wind and stable visibility. Chase it when 5 to 15 cm arrives cold overnight; skip it when warmth follows close behind.
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