Hanawa Snow Forecast
Storm-watching season is on at Hanawa. The forecast is getting interesting, with 3 cm due over the next 3 days and the heaviest falls tomorrow night. It's borderline low down, so the higher slopes get the good stuff.
Snow Trend
24 Hour Forecast
10 day forecast
A typical season at Hanawa
- Average season
- ~4m of snow
- Base to summit
- 260m – 740m (480m vertical)
That makes Hanawa the 8th snowiest of 9 Akita resorts we have reviewed.
Forecast tips for Hanawa
Read the freezing level before the snowfall total. The headline number only helps once you know whether west to northwest flow off the Sea of Japan is the pattern to watch. With a 260 to 740 metre elevation band and 486 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 whether the snow line stays below the 260 metre base through the storm. 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 10 cm lands cold to the base; skip it when the forecast shows a warm lower mountain.
Nearby forecasts
The closest resort we've reviewed is Suishozan, 5km W, topping out at 476m. When a storm misses Hanawa, check these first.