Koyo season is doing the heavy lifting at Okutone. High peaks may catch a cosmetic dusting, while lower slopes stay very much autumn. Do not mistake first flakes for a usable snowpack. Keep an eye on upper-elevation temperatures for the first proper base-building hints.
That makes Okutone the 16th snowiest of 16 Gunma resorts we have reviewed.
Compare the 24-hour total with the wind line first. When a cold front pushing across the divide is the pattern to watch, the live numbers usually matter most in the first lift window. With a 550 to 1050 metre elevation band and 500 metres of vertical, the groomers tell the story quickly once the first few laps are done. A seasonal baseline around 4 metres means freshness and temperature matter more than chasing a big total. The swing variable is midday warming, which decides how long the first good surface lasts. If you are looking beyond the ropes, only chase that angle when the forecast also shows settled wind and stable visibility. Chase a settled cold morning after the storm; skip a windy day where the surface never gets a chance to reset.
See which resorts in Gunma are getting the best 24 hour totals and the next two days of snow.