Hakuba Now: Wednesday 14th December 2022
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 20, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano
New snowfall at base 12cm
Snowfall at base this season 18cm
Posted on Wednesday 14th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here.
There was some snow falling yesterday morning down in the village, though it didn't last long and it got a bit wet at times. But this morning I am happy to report that we have some proper snow!
First up, here's what is being reported by the ski areas:
- Goryu: 25cm top
- Hakuba 47: 25cm top, 20cm lower
- Happo-one: 45cm (Usagidaira), 35cm (top of gondola)
As much as 45cm fresh at Usagidaira? Very impressive. (Hope it's not a typo!)
I need to post early today and can't see any changes to ski area operations just yet, apart from Tsugaike not opening as planned due to strong winds.
I should have more to report tomorrow. :)
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ABLE Hakuba Goryu
Part open
Reported snowfall:
- Upper: 25cm
Lifts:
- Telecabin gondola (8:15am-3:30pm)
- Alps Number 1 pair (8:30am-3:45pm)
Courses:
- Panorama
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 65cm
- Toomi: 10cm
Notes:
The top Panorama course is open. Access to and from the open ski run is via the Gondola.
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Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Part open
Reported snowfall:
- Upper: 25cm
- Base: 20cm
Lifts:
- Line E (8:35am-3:40pm)
Courses:
- R-8 upper area
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 65cm
- Base: 20cm
Notes:
The base area of Hakuba 47 is not yet open. Access to the open Line E lift is via Hakuba Goryu.
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Hakuba Happo-one
Part open
Reported snowfall:
- Usagidaira (1400m): 45cm
- Nakiyama (800m): --cm
Lifts:
- Happo gondola (8:30am-4:00pm)
- Panorama pair lift (8:40am-3:30pm)
- Kokusai Number 3 pair (8:40am-3:30pm)
Courses:
- Panorama
Official snow depth:
- Kurobushi (1680m): --
- Usagidaira (1400m): 80cm
- Nakiyama (800m): --
Notes:
The mid-mountain Panorama course is open. Access to and from the open ski run is via the Gondola.
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Tsugaike Mountain Resort
Part open
Lifts:
- Eve Gondola (8:00am-4:00pm)
- Han-no-ki pair lift (8:20am-3:30pm)
Courses:
- Han-no-ki
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 83cm
- Base: 10cm
Notes:
The upper Han-no-ki course is open. Access to and from the open ski run is via the Gondola.
Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season |
Data as Wednesday 14th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (14th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 18cm reported on 3 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.